Marta Kostyuk captured her first Masters 1000 title at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open by defeating Mirra Andreeva in a tense final on May 2, 2026. The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 7-5. This victory marks a significant milestone in Kostyuk’s career.
Kostyuk, seeded 26th in the tournament, showcased remarkable skill throughout the week. She converted all four of her break points during the final match. With this win, she ascends to World No. 15 in the tennis rankings.
Key statistics from the final:
- Kostyuk achieved a record of 12 consecutive wins on clay in 2026.
- This victory earns her 1,000 ranking points, raising her total to 2,507 points.
- Kostyuk’s prize money for winning the Madrid Open is €1,007,165 ($1,188,197).
- Andreeva, as runner-up, received €535,585 ($631,853).
The final featured intense exchanges with five breaks occurring in the second set. At one point, Andreeva led 3-1 before Kostyuk managed to pull ahead. Observers noted that Kostyuk’s aggressive play style was evident as she aimed to capitalize on Andreeva’s second serve.
Kostyuk celebrated her triumph with a backflip on the court—an expression of her joy after a week filled with hard-fought matches. This win adds to her growing list of achievements, now totaling three career titles.
The WTA 1000 season has seen four different champions across five events so far this year. As for Andreeva, her defeat leaves her with a ranking of No. 7 and an opportunity to regroup for future tournaments.