Stephen Wilson+FollowRain Drama: Sabalenka vs. Kostyuk Heats UpDid anyone catch the rain-soaked showdown between Sabalenka and Kostyuk at the Madrid Open quarters? The World No. 1, aka Sabalenka, stopped play mid-tiebreak, citing rain messing with her serve—despite the ump saying it was playable. Kostyuk wasn’t happy, and things got heated! Sabalenka later said she had water in her eyes and didn’t want to risk a double fault. Do you think she made the right call, or was it gamesmanship? This rivalry just got spicier! #MadridOpen #Sabalenka #Kostyuk #TennisDrama #WTA #Sports80Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowRain, Rulings & Rumbles: Sabalenka vs KostyukDid anyone else catch the late-night Madrid Open drama between Sabalenka and Kostyuk? The rain made things tense, but the real storm hit during a crucial tiebreak. Sabalenka (the reigning WTA queen) kept pausing her serve, even after the ump told her to play on. Kostyuk was fuming, and honestly, it looked like the rules got bent in Sabalenka’s favor. No handshake at the end—just pure rivalry. Was the ump too soft, or did Sabalenka play it smart? Let’s hear your takes! #MadridOpen #Sabalenka #Kostyuk #TennisDrama #WTA #Sports10Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowRaducanu vs Kostyuk: Madrid Rematch Heats UpAll eyes are on Emma Raducanu as she faces Marta Kostyuk in a spicy Madrid Open rematch! After cruising past Lamens, the Brit’s confidence is high, but Kostyuk, seeded 24th, is no pushover. Their last clay clash here saw Raducanu take the win—can she repeat history or will Kostyuk even the score? This rivalry is quietly brewing into something special. Who’s your pick for this one? #MadridOpen #Raducanu #Kostyuk #TennisRivalry #WTA #Sports10Share
matthew58+FollowKostyuk Gets Madrid Revenge on RaducanuWow, what a gritty performance from Marta Kostyuk! After last year’s tough loss to Raducanu in Madrid, the Ukrainian came back with serious fire, taking down the 2021 US Open champ in three sets—even after a wrist scare. This win not only puts Kostyuk into Round 3 for the first time in Madrid, but also means three Ukrainians are into the third round. Can she finally get past Kudermetova next? #MadridOpen #Kostyuk #Raducanu #WTA #TennisRivalry #Sports60Share