Marta Kostyuk celebrated her first Masters 1000 title with a backflip after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. The match took place on May 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Kostyuk won with a score of 6-3, 7-5.
Kostyuk entered the tournament as the 26th seed and left as the champion. This victory marked her first WTA 1000 title and her third career title overall. She achieved an impressive record of 12 consecutive wins on clay in 2026.
Key match statistics:
- Kostyuk converted all four of her break points during the final.
- The second set featured five breaks exchanged, with Andreeva initially leading 3-1 before Kostyuk came back.
- Kostyuk earned €1,007,165 ($1,188,197) as prize money for her victory.
Andreeva’s defeat denied her a first Madrid title and kept her ranking at No. 7. She earned €535,585 ($631,853) as the runner-up. The match showcased both players’ skills and determination on the clay court.
Kostyuk’s win has elevated her to World No. 15 in the tennis rankings, with a total of 2,507 points after this tournament. Observers noted that this was only their second meeting; Kostyuk had previously defeated Andreeva at the Brisbane International earlier this year.
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