# Ekaterina Alexandrova def. Marta Kostyuk

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18777461/ekaterina-alexandrova-vs-marta-kostyuk
Tour: WTA

Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-4 0-0 after Marta Kostyuk retired in the 2026 Ningbo Open second round on hard courts on October 21, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 (ret.)
- Outcome: Marta Kostyuk retired during the match
- Tournament: Ningbo Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-21

## Player comparison
| Field | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Marta Kostyuk |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | RUS | UKR |
| Birth date | 1994-11-15 | 2002-06-28 |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 10 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1591 | 3920 |
| Elo (entering) | 1866 | 2031 |
| Current career W-L | 255-200 | 162-120 |
| Current career earnings | $11,467,483 | $11,168,749 |

Pre-match H2H: Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-1 Marta Kostyuk.

## Stats
| Stat | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Marta Kostyuk |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| 1st serve points won % | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| BP saved % | - | 0.0% |
| BP converted % | 100.0% | - |
| Service points won % | 90.9% | 60.7% |
| Return points won % | 39.3% | 9.1% |
| Total points won % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +34.0 | +3.8 |
| Match Return+ | -3.8 | -34.0 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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