Take a giant step forward. Jessica Pegula noted Martha Kostiuk's "firepower" and assessed her progress in the 2026 season.
Kostiuk lost to Pegula in the house match in two sets - 2:6, 5:7. This defeat deprived the Ukrainian of the chance to enter the playoffs prematurely, but after the match the American noted the progress of her opponent during the season.
"We know each other's style of play very well. To be honest, we've played a lot of games in the last few years and I think she [Kostiuk] has taken a huge step forward. She had a fantastic year and deserves to be in this tournament. Every game with her is a real battle. She's incredibly athletic — just the epitome of athletic flash," Pagoletti said.
What else did Pegula say about Kostyuk after the victory - read on the Suspilne Sport website.