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Kostyuk Upsets Townsend, Faces Rybakina at Indian Wells

3/9/2026

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Marta Kostyuk, returning from injury, beat Taylor Townsend in straight sets to reach Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, where she will face Elena Rybakina, the 2023 champion.
Elena Rybakina leads Kostyuk 3-1 in their head-to-head.
Predictions expect Elena Rybakina to win in three sets, though Kostyuk's competitiveness could pose a challenge.
Jessica Pegula is favored against Jelena Ostapenko.
Madison Keys is expected to defeat Sonay Kartal.

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Story summary

Marta Kostyuk, returning from injury, beat Taylor Townsend in straight sets to reach Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, where she will face Elena Rybakina, the 2023 champion.
Elena Rybakina leads Kostyuk 3-1 in their head-to-head.
Predictions expect Elena Rybakina to win in three sets, though Kostyuk's competitiveness could pose a challenge.
Jessica Pegula is favored against Jelena Ostapenko.
Madison Keys is expected to defeat Sonay Kartal.