All-Ukrainian Clash Set for Roland Garros Quarterfinals: Svitolina and Kostyuk Battle for a Semifinal Spot.

2026 Roland Garros Quarterfinals

According to Espreso.tv: For the first time ever, two Ukrainian women have secured places in the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament, as Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk prepare to face off in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open. This season has already set a record for the number of Ukrainian female players ranked in the WTA top 100. Svitolina, seeded 7th, and Kostyuk, ranked 15th, have both delivered outstanding performances throughout the event.

Kostyuk advanced after defeating Iga Swiatek 7–5, 6–1, while Svitolina overcame Belinda Bencic with a 4–6, 6–4, 6–0 comeback. Both athletes have shown exceptional form, earning their spots in the quarterfinals. Svitolina reaches this stage at Roland Garros for the sixth time in her career. Kostyuk, aged 23, previously beat Svitolina in a match back in 2024.

Ukrainian Success on the Rise

This tournament has also highlighted the broader strength of Ukrainian women's tennis. Five Ukrainian players advanced to the second round of the 2026 French Open:

• Dayana Yastremska (ranked 45th)
• Yuliia Starodubtseva (ranked 55th), who eliminated Elena Rybakina in the second round
• Oleksandra Oliynykova (ranked 65th)
• Daria Snihur (ranked 93rd)

A total of six Ukrainian women now feature in the WTA top 100, a remarkable milestone for the country's tennis program.

The full list of Ukrainian players in the WTA top 100 is as follows:

• Elina Svitolina (7th in the WTA rankings)
• Marta Kostyuk (15th in the WTA rankings)
• Dayana Yastremska (45th in the WTA rankings)
• Yuliia Starodubtseva (55th in the WTA rankings)
• Oleksandra Oliynykova (65th in the WTA rankings)
• Daria Snihur (93rd in the WTA rankings)

Reflecting on her victory, Svitolina said: 'Ukraine will definitely be in the semifinals, and that's incredible.'

This statement underscores the significance of Ukrainian athletes performing on the global stage and their ability to achieve top results.

The successes of Svitolina and Kostyuk at the 2026 French Open mark a historic moment for Ukrainian tennis, reflecting the growing strength of women's sports in the country. With a record number of players in the WTA top 100, the Ukrainian contingent is well positioned for continued international success. The quarterfinal showdown between Svitolina and Kostyuk promises to be not only a high-stakes sporting contest but also a powerful symbol of unity and resilience among Ukrainian athletes.