Marta Kostyuk (28) has successfully advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. In the second round, the Ukrainian player triumphed over German Ella Seidel (95).
The match lasted only 59 minutes and concluded with a score of 6:1, 6:1.
From the very start, Kostyuk took charge of the game, displaying remarkable confidence in her service and during crucial points. This showcased the noticeable difference in skill level between the two players.
The only minor issue arose when she had to save three break points against her while serving for the first set. However, Marta managed to handle the situation and secured an easy victory.
Here’s an impressive rally won by the 23-year-old Ukrainian towards the end of the match.
Throughout the match, Kostyuk hit 4 aces, committed no double faults, and achieved 5 breaks. Her opponent failed to register any aces, made 6 errors on serve, and did not secure a single break.

Second round, September 27. Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – Ella Seidel (Germany) 6:1, 6:1
The opponents had not faced each other before. In the next round, Kostyuk will compete against the winner of the match between Naomi Osaka (14, Japan) and Aleksandra Sasnovich (130, -).
Marta remains the only Ukrainian representative in the singles draw in Beijing. Earlier, Spanish player Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (48) lost to Dayana Yastremska (31) in the second round.