Five Ukrainian Women Reach Roland Garros Second Round, Smashing National Record in 2026.

Ukrainian Tennis Stars Set New National Record at Roland Garros 2026

According to Novyny.live: Ukrainian tennis players have achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 French Open, with five representatives advancing to the second round for the first time in the nation's history. This feat surpasses the previous national record set in 2025, when four Ukrainian women made it past the opening stage.

The five players who successfully navigated the first round are:

• Elina Svitolina
• Marta Kostyuk
• Yuliia Starodubtseva
• Daria Snihur
• Oleksandra Oliinykova

In a hard-fought match, Svitolina defeated Anna Bondar 3:6, 6:1, 7:6. Kostyuk secured a commanding win over Oksana Selekhmetieva with a score of 6:2, 6:3. Starodubtseva overcame Anna Blinkova 6:3, 6:1. For Snihur, this victory marked her first ever at Roland Garros, as she beat Klara Tauson 3:6, 7:5, 6:2. Oliinykova also celebrated her maiden win at the tournament, defeating Yelena Pridankina 6:1, 6:2.

Challenges Along the Path to Success

Not all Ukrainian competitors managed to advance. Dayana Yastremska and Angelina Kalinina were eliminated in the first round. Yastremska fell to Jasmine Paolini, while Kalinina lost to Diana Parry.

The previous national best at Roland Garros was set in 2025, when four Ukrainian players reached the second round. This year's achievement underscores the growing strength and depth of Ukrainian tennis on the global stage.

This success highlights the rising prominence and potential of Ukrainian tennis worldwide. Thanks to the accomplishments of stars like Svitolina and Kostyuk, Ukraine continues to draw attention to its tennis talent.

It is worth noting that the victories of young players making their debuts at major tournaments signal strong youth sports development in the country and point to even greater future achievements.