# WTA Weekly: Marta Kostyuk beats Mirra Andreeva to win biggest title of her career in Madrid | Who is the French Open favourite as it stands? Iga Swiatek? Aryna Sabalenka? Elena Rybakina? Coco Gauff?

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Published: 2026-05-03T14:05:00+00:00
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Marta Kostyuk claims the biggest title of her career in Madrid, taking down Mirra Andreeva in a thrilling final—and we break down exactly how she did it. Is this a turning point, or just the beginning? With Roland Garros looming, the big question takes center stage: who is the French Open favourite right now? We assess the cases for Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff—form, surface, mindset, and who’s peaking at just the right time. Plus, key takeaways from Madrid, rising storylines on the WTA Tour, and what it all means heading into Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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