Kostyuk of Ukraine advances to the quarterfinals in the women's tournament of the National Bank Open in Montreal
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk Advances to Quarterfinals at National Bank Open in Montreal
Marta Kostyuk, a 23-year-old player from Ukraine, has made a significant stride in the women's National Bank Open tournament in Montreal, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Kostyuk's countrywoman, Dayana Yastremska, and ninth seed Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan are also in the running, but their matches have yet to be scheduled.
Kostyuk's journey to the quarterfinals was not without challenge. She faced McCartney Kessler of the United States in the fourth round at IGA Stadium and emerged victorious in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.
As for the other notable match in Montreal, Victoria Mboko, the lone Canadian singles player still competing, will face the top seed, Coco Gauff, who is ranked No. 2 by the WTA. This highly anticipated match will take place on centre court.
The outcome of Kostyuk's quarterfinal match will depend on the result of the encounter between Yastremska and Rybakina. With no available search results reporting a quarterfinal match result between Kostyuk and either of her potential opponents, the result of this match remains uncertain.
Currently ranked 85th by the WTA, Victoria Mboko will undoubtedly present a formidable challenge to Coco Gauff. The top seed has been in impressive form this tournament, but Mboko's tenacity and determination cannot be underestimated.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Kostyuk as she prepares to face either Yastremska or Rybakina in the quarterfinals. The winner of this match will secure a spot in the semi-finals and move one step closer to the coveted title of National Bank Open champion.
Kostyuk's success in the National Bank Open tennis tournament isn't limited to her, as fellow Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina also compete. After Kostyuk's thrilling victory over McCartney Kessler, she now plays tennis in the quarterfinals, eager to secure a spot in the semi-finals and become a potential National Bank Open champion.
