Marta Kostyuk captured the women’s singles title at the Madrid 1000 tournament, and her stunning backflip celebration afterward captivated fans worldwide. The Ukrainian beauty’s acrobatic move quickly became a hot topic of discussion.
The reason for such a rare celebration? Kostyuk admitted that backflips are second nature to her, thanks to seven years of gymnastics training. She revealed that she only performs the backflip when she wins a tournament title, making it a unique signature move in women’s tennis, where typical celebrations involve blowing kisses or making heart gestures.
While German star Andrea Petkovic is known for her post-match dance routines, Kostyuk’s backflip has taken the spotlight, stunning everyone with its athleticism and flair.
When asked about her celebration, the Ukrainian star shared, “I did gymnastics for seven years, so it’s natural for me. But I only do it when I win a title.”
This revelation has sparked curiosity among fans, who now wonder: if Kostyuk claims the French Open title this year, how many backflips will she pull off? Will she backflip across the entire court in celebration?
While Kostyuk’s victory raised expectations, Mirra Andreeva’s Madrid campaign ended in disappointment on the doubles court. After falling short in the singles final, many hoped she could salvage a title in doubles, but she and partner Diana Shnaider lost to the second-seeded duo of Siniakova and Townsend with a score of 6-7 (6-8), 2-6.
Despite the tough draw, the Russian pair had a chance to take control in the first set after breaking serve early. However, Shnaider’s inconsistent play under pressure allowed their opponents to force a tiebreak, which the “Soup Noodle” combo dominated. The second set saw both Andreeva and Shnaider struggle, with Andreeva losing her serve twice, leading to a quick 5-1 deficit. Though they managed to hold serve to avoid a bagel, the match slipped away, ending any chance of a doubles trophy.
Andreeva’s hopes of a double crown turned into two runner-up finishes, leaving her with tears of frustration. The collapse was particularly disappointing given that Siniakova was playing through injury, but the Russian duo failed to capitalize, much to the dismay of their supporters.