Marta Kostyuk Stuns Iga Swiatek at French Open

Iga Swiatek's birthday at the French Open was marred by a loss to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk, ending her quest for a fifth title. Kostyuk defeated Swiatek 7-5, 6-1, marking her first win against Swiatek, who was a former champion and third-seeded player.

Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek endured a bitter birthday as she was knocked out by Ukraine's 15th seed Marta Kostyuk in a 7-5, 6-1 upset on Sunday. The anticipated competition ended with Kostyuk shining in crucial moments to thwart Swiatek's quest for a fifth title.

The match began with both players equitably battling in early exchanges, trading breaks twice. However, Kostyuk exhibited prowess in the later stages, clinching the first set with a deft backhand cross-court winner.

For Kostyuk, this victory marked her first set win over the third-seeded Pole, having previously faced defeats in their last three encounters. Solidifying her triumph, Kostyuk advanced with a 3-1 lead in the next set, maintaining her composure to challenge either Elina Svitolina or Belinda Bencic in the subsequent round.