Marta Kostyuk defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva in the first round of the 2026 Roland-Garros women's singles tournament [1].
The victory establishes Kostyuk as a dominant force early in the competition, demonstrating a level of precision and control that puts opponents on notice.
Playing in Paris, France, Kostyuk secured her spot in the second round [1], [2]. The match was characterized by a stark disparity in performance, as Kostyuk lost only three games [1] throughout the contest. This efficiency allowed her to advance quickly through the opening stage of the tournament.
Selekhmeteva struggled to find a rhythm against Kostyuk's aggressive play. The result leaves Kostyuk moving forward in the bracket with significant momentum. The 2026 French Open continues to unfold at the Roland-Garros grounds, where the clay courts are testing the endurance and strategy of the women's field [1], [2].
Kostyuk's ability to limit her opponent to just three games [1] highlights a gap in form between the two players. Such a decisive win in the first round often serves as a psychological advantage for a player as they face tougher seeds in the subsequent stages of the draw.
“Kostyuk lost only three games in the match”
A first-round victory with only three games conceded indicates a high level of technical superiority and physical readiness. For Kostyuk, this result suggests she is well-adjusted to the clay surface of Roland-Garros, potentially making her a dangerous opponent for higher-seeded players in the later rounds of the 2026 tournament.
