Aryna Sabalenka defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-6 7-6 in the Madrid quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Aryna Sabalenka extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Sabalenka A. took it in straight sets.
Sabalenka A. and Kostyuk M. faced 15 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sabalenka A. went 24–3 (89%) against them, Kostyuk M. 6–10 (38%). Sabalenka A. came out clearly better against 9 of 13 comparable opponents, Kostyuk M. against 0.
Clay: Sabalenka A. leads 2–0 · Hard: Sabalenka A. leads 1–0
Aryna Sabalenka beat Marta Kostyuk 7-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Aryna Sabalenka vs Marta Kostyuk — Madrid Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2025-04-22/kostyuk-vs-sabalenka-madrid-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 22 April 2025).