Seventh seed Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Marta Kostyuk 3–6, 6–1, 6–2 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto. The match was played on Centre Court, with Swiatek recovering from a difficult opening set to complete a three-set victory and advance to the quarter-finals.
Kostyuk made the stronger start and immediately put Swiatek under pressure. The Ukrainian took the opening set 6–3, leaving Swiatek needing to respond in order to keep her tournament campaign alive.
The response was emphatic. Swiatek raised her level in the second set, taking control of the exchanges and limiting Kostyuk to a single game. The seventh seed closed out the set 6–1 to level the match and force a deciding third set.
Swiatek maintained that momentum in the decider. Kostyuk continued to compete, but Swiatek controlled the crucial stages and eventually secured the third set 6–2. The comeback victory sent Swiatek into the Canadian Open quarter-finals.
Standout Performances
- Iga Swiatek: Defeated Marta Kostyuk 3–6, 6–1, 6–2.
- Marta Kostyuk: Won the opening set before Swiatek turned the match around.
- Seed: No. 7 Iga Swiatek.
- Round: Round of 16.
- Result: Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarter-finals.
Turning Point
The second set changed the direction of the match. After losing the opener 3–6, Swiatek responded with a dominant 6–1 set, taking control of the contest before completing the comeback with a 6–2 deciding set.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: National Bank Open presented by Rogers 2026
- Category: Women’s Singles
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: 8 August 2026
- Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
- Court: Centre Court
- Winner: Iga Swiatek
- Runner-up: Marta Kostyuk
- Final Score: 3–6, 6–1, 6–2
- Result: Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarter-finals.