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Marta Kostyuk (24, world ranking 12th), the Ukrainian 'tennis goddess' who achieved a career high by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinals at the 2026 French Open, shared recent updates showing her recharging in a perfect bikini.
According to a report by the U.S. sports outlet 'Sportskeeda' on the 13th (Korean time), Kostyuk recently withdrew from the 'Queen's Club Championships,' her first scheduled event on grass courts due to an ankle injury, and headed to warm Greece for rest.
Previously, Kostyuk shared a photo on her social media showing severe swelling in her right ankle, stating, "I was lucky this time. I'll rest a bit and then head to London," which raised concerns among fans. Having suffered from hip and ankle pain since before the French Open, she appears to be taking a brief break ahead of the upcoming Wimbledon Open.
Kostyuk, who visited a Greek beach for injury treatment, shared healthy updates with fans to ease their disappointment. She posted several photos on her social media along with the caption, "Summer is summer!"
In the photos, Kostyuk posed against the exotic backdrop of a Greek beach, matching a stylish black bikini with sunglasses to showcase her toned and healthy physique. Her elegant and fashionable charm, completely different from the intense image she displays on the tennis court, captivated fans worldwide.
Kostyuk is enjoying the best season of her career in 2026. Starting with a runner-up finish at the Brisbane International earlier this year, she secured victories at both the 'Open de Rouen' and the 'Madrid Open.' Her momentum carried her through to the French Open. In the quarterfinals, she defeated fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina (32) to reach her first-ever major semifinal, a remarkable achievement. Although she lost to Russia's Mira Andreeva (19) in the semifinals, ending her run to the final, she climbed from the 20th to the 12th spot in the world rankings, firmly establishing herself as a top-tier player.
Regarding the disappointing loss at the time, Kostyuk remained composed and mature, saying, "Having experienced many tough losses over the years, I know this is not the end of the world. Losing a match is not the worst thing." Her attitude earned her widespread applause.
Now recharging, Kostyuk is preparing to compete in the '2026 Wimbledon Championships' (scheduled to open on June 29), the most traditional grass-court major in the tennis world. Attention is focused on whether the 'tennis goddess,' who has overcome her injury setbacks, can stir up another storm on the grass courts of London.
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