Kostyuk drops WTA 500 final in San Diego in nail-biting fashion – video

Ukrainian tennis sensation Marta Kostyuk suffered a setback in the final at the WTA 500 tournament in San Diego, USA.

The No. 34-ranked Kostyuk claimed the first set 7-5, despite conceding two service breaks, against Britain's No. 49-ranked Katie Boulter in a nail-biting final.

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Boulter turned the tide and levelled the match with a stellar performance in the second set, dominating with a score of 6-2.

The Britain showcased her prowess in the decisive third set, winning all her service games, along with three of Kostyuk's. Boulter clinched the title with another 6-2 set.

WTA 500 San Diego. Hard. Final

Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) - Katie Boulter (Great Britain) - 7-5, 2-6, 2-6.

It was Kostyuk’s second WTA final, after triumphing at a tournament in Austin in 2023.

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For Boulter, this victory adds another feather to her cap, securing her second career title and her first in the WTA 500 series, following her triumph at Nottingham in 2023.

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