Rybakina Dominates Kostyuk
“Elena Rybakina leads 3-1, though she won their latest meeting in the quarterfinal of 2025 Montreal via retirement,” reported FlashScore following Rybakina’s latest match against Marta Kostyuk.
On March 10, 2026, at the Indian Wells tournament, Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 3 and the third seed, faced off against Kostyuk, who is ranked World No. 28 and seeded 28th. The match lasted about an hour and a half, with Rybakina securing a convincing victory with a score of 4-6, 4-6.
Rybakina’s performance comes on the heels of her recent triumph at the Australian Open, where she claimed the title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka. This victory has solidified her status as one of the top players on the WTA tour.
Kostyuk, who had a strong start to the tournament by defeating Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round, was unable to maintain that momentum against Rybakina. Despite her efforts, she lost the match, marking a challenging day for the Ukrainian player.
Throughout the tournament, Rybakina has demonstrated her skill and resilience, advancing past Hailey Baptiste in the previous round with a score of 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-2. Her current record for 2026 stands at an impressive 12-3.
Kostyuk’s best result at Indian Wells came two years ago when she reached the semifinals, but this year she will not be able to replicate that success. In total, she has lost only five games across her two matches in the tournament.
The Indian Wells tournament, which features a prize fund of 9.5 million, will continue until March 15, providing ample opportunity for players to showcase their talents.
As Rybakina moves forward in the tournament, all eyes will be on her performance as she aims to add another title to her growing collection.
