Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | Third Round
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The third-round of the Miami Open sees Elena Rybakina face Marta Kostyuk.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk prediction
Elena Rybakina marked her first match as the world number two with a straight sets win over compatriot Yulia Putintseva. She was broken just once as she recorded a 6-3 6-3 victory. Rybakina reached the final of Indian Wells last week and now has 18 wins from her 22 matches in 2026.
She faces Marta Kostyuk next. The Ukrainian broke six times and created 13 break point opportunities in total as she beat Kamilla Rakhimova. Kostyuk was largely dominant in the first set but had to come from a break down in the second as she won 6-2 6-4.
Rybakina leads the head-to-head 4-1 and 3-1 on outdoor hard court. They have faced each other once already this season, with the two-time Grand Slam champion defeating Kostyuk at Indian Wells two weeks ago.
Their matches are usually competitive, but Rybakina’s more powerful game should be too much over the course of the match.
Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk tip: Over 19.5 games
