Millionaire Club Awaits Marta Kostyuk Days After Knocking Out Coco Gauff at Stuttgart Open

Marta Kostyuk is currently in a ‘Giant-Killing’ mode. After defeating Coco Gauff in the QF of the Stuttgart Open in a nearly 3-hour encounter, Marta Kostyuk overcame the Czech hurdle in the SF. The 21-year-old Ukrainian defeated Marketa Vondrousova by 7-6(2),6-2 in the semis. She is now all set to lock horns with the former world number 3, Elena Rybakina in the finals. If everything goes right, she could possibly also take a giant leap into millionaire status at the end of the final match on Sunday.

Marta Kostyuk’s current prize money is reported to be around $891,124. And if she somehow manages to get the victory against Rybakina then she will get an additional $142K from the winner’s prize money. This will indeed make her entry into the millionaire club almost sure and certain. What else is at stake for this youngster from Ukraine?

With a victory in the finals, she will not only get that lump-sum amount of prize money but will also secure 500 points and a stunning Porsche Taycan 4S Sport Turismo. Marta Kostyuk is currently ranked at the number 27th spot in the women’s singles ranking. With these points, she will ensure her entry into the Top 20 for the first time in her career. But defeating Elena Rybakina won’t be a cakewalk.

Rybakina has been in good form this season. She has a staggering 86% (25-4) win record in 2024. However, Kostyuk would love to bank on their H2H which is currently stuck at 1-1. Marta Kostyuk is the future of the tennis world, while Elena Rybakina is already a proven one. Kostyuk came into the limelight for the first time this year with her stunning QF run at the AO.

Kostyuk’s net worth is currently estimated at around $6 M. She has signed multiple deals with the sports brand Wilson. Hopefully, for the Ukrainian, there are a few more to come in the near future. What did Marta Kostyuk say ahead of her ultimate battle against Rybakina?

Marta Kostyuk has a special advantage over Elena Rybakina in the finals

Elena Rybakina recently revealed that she doesn’t yet have a driver’s license. So, driving the beast will be an issue for the Kazakhstani, if she manages to win the final. However, there’s nothing to worry as such for the young Ukrainian. Marta has mentioned that she has a driver’s license. But does she have the license to edge past the former world number three? Well, Kostyuk has already defeated three Top 10 players in a row. Before facing the world number 4, Marta had a few words to say.

“I mean, I don’t think a lot of people know, but I started my career love 14 (0-14) against the top ten players, and I’m really trying to, you know, catch up with the number,” Marta Kostyuk. She added that it’s “incredible” to have the results in her favor against the Top 10 opponents on the trot. But she now dreams much bigger at the moment: she aims to clinch a Grand Slam title in the near future. Share your thoughts on the incredible journey of Marta Kostyuk.