Marta Kostyuk's journey in Beijing ended: how the match against Pegula unfolded.

Marta Kostyuk's performance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk finished her journey at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, losing in the 1/8 finals to American Jessica Pegula, who ranks fifth in the world standings. This was reported by 'Glavkom'.

The opponents met for the fifth time, and currently, the American has the advantage, having won three times, while Kostyuk managed to win only once.

The first set ended in Pegula's favor with a score of 6:3. However, in the second set, Kostyuk was able to equalize and win the tiebreak. But in the deciding set, the American again demonstrated her strength, winning with a score of 6:1.

Marta Kostyuk became the last representative of Ukraine in the tournament after Yuliia Starodubtseva was eliminated in the first round, and Dayana Yastremska in the second. It is also worth noting that Elina Svitolina announced her intention to take a break until the end of 2025 due to psychological exhaustion caused by intensive performances on the courts.

This tournament in Beijing has become another test for Ukrainian tennis players who are trying to confirm their status at the world level. The increased level of competition and psychological pressures require athletes not only physical endurance but also mental strength. The absence of Elina Svitolina at upcoming competitions will also affect Ukraine's overall performance in international tournaments.