British hope Emma Raducanu will take on seventh seed Marta Kostyuk in the first round of the Citi Open on Monday, July 21. Raducanu has struggled to showcase her full potential this season, with only a few highlights amid a series of early exits. Her most notable hard-court results include a quarterfinal run in Miami and a third-round appearance at the Australian Open.
The 22-year-old couldn’t shift momentum on clay either, exiting in the second round in Madrid, reaching the third round in Rome, followed by another second-round finish in Strasbourg, and concluding with an early second-round loss at the French Open.
She made a respectable start to the grass-court swing with a quarterfinal showing at the Queen’s Club Championships, where she fell to China’s Zheng Qinwen. But she failed to build on that performance, exiting in the second round at Eastbourne and the third round at Wimbledon.
World No. 32 Marta Kostyuk has had an equally inconsistent season, marked by just a handful of bright spots, including quarterfinal runs at the Qatar Open and Madrid Open. Her recent grass-court campaign was especially underwhelming, with first-round exits at the Berlin Tennis Open, Bad Homburg Open, and Wimbledon.
Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk Head-to-Head
The two have faced each other thrice on tour, with the Ukrainian leading their head-to-head 2–1. Their most recent meeting came at the Madrid Open in April, where Kostyuk prevailed 6–4, 2–6, 6–2.
Match Details
- Fixture: Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk
- Date: July 21, 2025
- Tournament: Mubadala Citi DC Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Venue: William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington, D.C
- Category: WTA 500
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Live telecast: Tennis Channel, Fubo, ESPN+, Sky Sports
Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk Prediction
Both players have struggled for consistency this season, but Kostyuk’s recent form has raised more concerns. She has failed to get past the first round in her last four tournaments and is currently on a five-match losing streak. This could give Raducanu a slight psychological edge heading into their encounter.
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Both players have recorded comparable results this season, with Raducanu at 18-14 and Kostyuk close behind at 17-15. However, the Brit holds a slight advantage on hard courts, boasting a 67.69% win rate compared to the Ukrainian’s 64%. Raducanu’s strong track record in Washington would add to her confidence, as she has never exited the tournament before the quarterfinals.
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Given Raducanu’s slightly better form and stronger record on the surface, she’ll have a good chance to level her head-to-head against Kostyuk when they meet on Monday.
Pick: Raducanu to win in three sets.
