Shot of the Month: Kostyuk’s Match-Ending Underarm Ace in Miami

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Marta Kostyuk finished her third-round victory at the Miami Open with an amazing shot that combined skill, boldness, and perfect timing.

And yes, it happened on match point!

Leading 6-2, 5-1 against Anna Blinkova, World No.29 Kostyuk noticed her opponent far behind the baseline and cleverly executed an underarm serve. Blinkova didn’t even react, and the ball landed untouched for an ace.

Kostyuk dominated with her serve in the second set and faced very little challenge throughout the match.

It was a perfect highlight moment to cap off one of her most dominant performances this season.

Kostyuk was later defeated by Jessica Pegula in her subsequent match.

Ralph Tiltone
Ralph Tiltone

Ralph Tiltone is a sports journalist based in Leeds, England. He lives by the rhythm of the game, covering everything from football to cricket. His love for sports sparked on local pitches, and his keen eye for detail brings his writing to life.

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