“Elena Rybakina leads 3-1, though she won their latest meeting in the quarterfinal of 2025 Montreal via retirement,” reported FlashScore, highlighting Rybakina’s strong track record against her opponent, Marta Kostyuk.

In their recent encounter at Indian Wells, Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 3 and seeded third in the tournament, showcased her prowess on the court. She faced Kostyuk, ranked World No. 28 and seeded 28th, in a match that lasted approximately an hour and a half.

Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, continued her impressive form after winning the title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka earlier this year. She advanced past Hailey Baptiste in the previous round with a score of 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-2.

Kostyuk, who had a strong start to the tournament by defeating Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-2, was looking to build on her best result at Indian Wells from two years ago when she reached the semifinals.

Despite her efforts, Rybakina’s experience and skill proved too much for Kostyuk, who lost the match with a score of 4-6, 4-6. Throughout the tournament, Kostyuk has shown resilience, having lost only five games across her two matches leading up to this encounter.

With this victory, Rybakina improves her 2026 record to 12-3, further solidifying her status as one of the top players in women’s tennis.

The tournament in California is set to run until March 15, and fans are eager to see how Rybakina will perform in the upcoming rounds.

Kostyuk, having earned over $61,000 in prize money for reaching the main draw, will look to regroup and focus on her next tournaments as she continues to develop her career.

As the competition heats up at Indian Wells, Rybakina’s next match will be closely watched as she aims to capture another title.

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“Elena Rybakina leads 3-1, though she won their latest meeting in the quarterfinal of 2025 Montreal via retirement,” noted FlashScore after Rybakina’s recent match against Marta Kostyuk.

In the second round of the Indian Wells tournament on March 10, 2026, Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 3 and the tournament’s third seed, faced off against Kostyuk, who is ranked World No. 28 and seeded 28th. Rybakina’s experience and skill were evident as she secured a straight-set victory with a score of 4-6, 4-6.

Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, has been in impressive form this season, boasting a 12-3 record. She recently triumphed over Hailey Baptiste in the first round, winning 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-2. In contrast, Kostyuk advanced past Taylor Townsend with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory in her opening match.

The match between Rybakina and Kostyuk lasted approximately an hour and a half, showcasing Rybakina’s ability to control the pace and flow of the game. Kostyuk, despite her loss, demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, having previously reached the semifinals at Indian Wells two years ago.

With this victory, Rybakina continues her pursuit of another title at Indian Wells, where the tournament runs until March 15. The prize fund for this year’s event is set at an impressive $9.5 million, adding to the stakes for all competitors.

Kostyuk’s performance at Indian Wells has already earned her over $61,000 in prize money, reflecting her growing status in the WTA circuit.

As Rybakina advances further in the tournament, fans will be watching closely to see if she can replicate her success from the Australian Open and continue her strong performance throughout the season.

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