In a match that was arguably the biggest of both Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva's careers, tennis fans might have been disappointed from the beginning. The French Open semifinals featured the two players have been the best over the clay-court season, and it was set up to be an excellent watch, but Andreeva was completely dominant.
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In a match that was arguably the biggest of both Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva’s careers, tennis fans might have been disappointed from the beginning. The French Open semifinals featured the two players have been the best over the clay-court season, and it was set up to be an excellent watch, but Andreeva was completely dominant.
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The two had played twice before, both coming in 2026, and Andreeva had yet to win a set against the Ukrainian. This included losing in the final of the Madrid Masters. Kostyuk appeared in that match to be playing for far more than herself in the match; she was representing Ukraine versus a Russian adversary.
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The two had played twice before, both coming in 2026, and Andreeva had yet to win a set against the Ukrainian. This included losing in the final of the Madrid Masters. Kostyuk appeared in that match to be playing for far more than herself in the match; she was representing Ukraine versus a Russian adversary.
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She likely felt the same motivation in the semifinals at Roland Garros, but the problem was that in the opening set, Andreeva played nearly perfect tennis. She hit shots from both wings with bombast, deep on Kostyuk's side, many of which were not returnable. The Russian's serve was overpowering, while Kostyuk was playing exceedingly poorly.
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She likely felt the same motivation in the semifinals at Roland Garros, but the problem was that in the opening set, Andreeva played nearly perfect tennis. She hit shots from both wings with bombast, deep on Kostyuk’s side, many of which were not returnable. The Russian’s serve was overpowering, while Kostyuk was playing exceedingly poorly.
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Mirra Andreeva makes quick work of Marta Kostyuk at the 2026 French Open
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Mirra Andreeva makes quick work of Marta Kostyuk at the 2026 French Open
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This led to a quick and easy 6-1 first-set victory for Andreeva. In 30 minutes, she finished with nine winners and 10 unforced errors, but Kostyuk struggled with six and 17, respectively. Her forehand had abandoned her after that facet being brilliant for the Ukrainian for months. Plus, Kostyuk faced 10 break-point chances, of which Andreeva converted three.
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This led to a quick and easy 6-1 first-set victory for Andreeva. In 30 minutes, she finished with nine winners and 10 unforced errors, but Kostyuk struggled with six and 17, respectively. Her forehand had abandoned her after that facet being brilliant for the Ukrainian for months. Plus, Kostyuk faced 10 break-point chances, of which Andreeva converted three.
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In the second set, Andreeva picked up where she left off in set one. She was landing her serve in the corners, pushing Kostyuk off the court and out of position, and the Russian finished points by repeatedly hitting deep into the corners. She wasn't simply defeating the previously high-performing Kostyuk; she would have beaten any opponent she would have been playing.
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In the second set, Andreeva picked up where she left off in set one. She was landing her serve in the corners, pushing Kostyuk off the court and out of position, and the Russian finished points by repeatedly hitting deep into the corners. She wasn’t simply defeating the previously high-performing Kostyuk; she would have beaten any opponent she would have been playing.
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In the second game of the set, Kostyuk was broken yet again, and Andreeva consolidated the break by jumping out to a 3-0 lead. The match was becoming so one-sided that any doubt about the eventual outcome had long disappeared. The Russian took set two 6-3, despite a mini-comeback by Kostyuk to go from 1-4 down to 3-4.
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In the second game of the set, Kostyuk was broken yet again, and Andreeva consolidated the break by jumping out to a 3-0 lead. The match was becoming so one-sided that any doubt about the eventual outcome had long disappeared. The Russian took set two 6-3, despite a mini-comeback by Kostyuk to go from 1-4 down to 3-4.
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By the end of the match, Marta Kostyuk was overhitting, trying to do whatever she could to change the narrative of a match that was seemingly written from the first ball. She will certainly have better days in her career, but her 2026 semifinal match at Roland Garros will be remembered as one of her worst.
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By the end of the match, Marta Kostyuk was overhitting, trying to do whatever she could to change the narrative of a match that was seemingly written from the first ball. She will certainly have better days in her career, but her 2026 semifinal match at Roland Garros will be remembered as one of her worst.
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Mirra Andreeva, based on her performance in the semifinals, will likely be the heavy favorite in the final of the 2026 French Open. She will next face the winner of the Diana Shnaider and Maja Chwalinska match. The 19-year-old Andreeva will be attempting to win her first Grand Slam title.
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Mirra Andreeva, based on her performance in the semifinals, will likely be the heavy favorite in the final of the 2026 French Open. She will next face the winner of the Diana Shnaider and Maja Chwalinska match. The 19-year-old Andreeva will be attempting to win her first Grand Slam title.
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