Kostyuk Marta vs Alexandrova Ekaterina preview
Marta Kostyuk and Ekaterina Alexandrova meet in the third round of the 2026 WTA US Open on September 4, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. Kostyuk, the No. 11 seed, advanced to this stage after defeating Sloane Stephens 6-1, 7-5 in the second round. During that match, the Ukrainian recorded eight aces and 30 winners, continuing a season in which she has secured 34 match-wins on the WTA Tour. She is currently aiming to surpass her career-best fourth-round run achieved at this tournament in 2025.
No. 18 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova earned her place in this third-round encounter by overcoming Kimberly Birrell in a three-set match, finishing 6-1, 2-6, 6-3. This contest represents a significant opportunity for both players as they compete for a spot in the Round of 16 at Flushing Meadows. While Kostyuk has reached two consecutive Grand Slam semifinals this season, she faces a challenging opponent in Alexandrova, who demonstrated resilience in her previous victory to reach this stage of the competition.