Watch: Marta Kostyuk's backflip celebration as the Ukrainian defeats Russian Mirra Andreeva in Madrid Open final
Marta Kostyuk captured her first WTA 1000 title by defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets at the Madrid Open.
The Ukrainian showed composure in key moments, sealing a 6-3, 7-5 win and celebrating with an emotional backflip.
The victory continues her strong clay season after a recent title in Rouen.
While the match carried political undertones, it stayed focused on performance.
Kostyuk’s ranking will rise to No. 15, underlining her growing presence ahead of the French Open.
Marta Kostyuk wins Madrid Open
- Kostyuk beats Andreeva to win Madrid Open BBC Sport —
- Kostyuk downs Andreeva to claim Madrid Open title The Straits Times —
- Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani in Tokyo super fight to retain undisputed titles The Standard —
- Marta Kostyuk celebrates biggest title of career with back handspring The Independent —
- Kostyuk claims biggest title of career with victory over Andreeva in Madrid The Guardian —