Marta Kostyuk secured her third-round victory at the Miami Open with a remarkable final shot, demonstrating a blend of finesse, composure, and perfect timing.
Speaking of timing, it`s worth noting this occurred on match point!
Leading 6-2, 5-1 against Anna Blinkova, World No. 29 Kostyuk noticed her opponent positioned far behind the baseline and cleverly executed an underarm serve. Blinkova didn’t react, and the ball landed untouched.
Kostyuk dominated with her serve in the second set and faced minimal challenge throughout the match.
It was a definitive mic-drop moment, highlighting one of her finest performances this season.
Kostyuk later lost to Jessica Pegula in her subsequent match.