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'Don't see that often' - Ukrainian tennis ace leaves Russian rival red-faced with rare move that has commentator stunned | The Sun

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Marta Kostyuk, ranked World No. 29, won her Miami Open match against Anna Blinkova (Russia) with a score of 6-2, 6-1. Kostyuk's victory was notable for her use of an underarm serve on match point, catching Blinkova off guard and winning the point.

The Underarm Serve

The underarm serve, a risky but effective tactic, proved successful in securing Kostyuk's victory. Blinkova was positioned far behind the baseline, leaving her unable to return the serve.

Reactions

The commentator expressed surprise at the unusual serve, highlighting its rarity. Fans reacted positively on social media, praising Kostyuk's boldness and skillful execution. While Kostyuk seemed to apologize for her unconventional move, the two players did not shake hands.

Upcoming Match

Kostyuk will next play against World No. 4 Jessica Pegula, as she aims for her second career title.

A TENNIS star won a match with an underarm serve that aced her opponent.

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk progressed to the Miami Open Round of 16 with a 6-2 6-1 win over Russian Anna Blinkova.

World No29 Kostyuk breezed through the first set and was unrelenting in the second, dropping just three games on her way to the win.

But she could not resist a risky manoeuvre to finish off the match, performing an underarm serve when on match point.

It caught Blinkova off guard as the Russian was situated a few metres behind the baseline, meaning she had no hope of reaching the ball which spun to the right after bouncing.

Kostyuk celebrated her win by waving to the crowd.

She then acknowledged her cheeky move by raising a hand in what appeared to be an apology to Blinkova, but the pair did not shake hands.

The stunning shot left the tennis commentator shocked who responded saying: "Oh I say she's only gone and done it with an underarm serve! An underarm serve that was an ace! You don't see that very often - that is some way to sum up a tremendous match."

Fans were impressed by Kostyuk's boldness and praised the way she won the clash.

One reacted saying: "Hmmmm what a way to win the match."

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Another added: "Oh hell yes Marta 🤣"

A third wrote: "That was a great serve!"

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And another commented: "Very cheeky…but executed sublimely."

Next up Kostyuk faces world No4 Jessica Pegula as she continues her search for a second career title.