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Jessica Pegula reacts after losing a point.
BRISBANE : The tennis world is buzzing after Marta Kostyuk produced what Australian great Jelena Dokic described as “video game” tennis to eliminate Jessica Pegula from the Brisbane International semi-finals.
The 6-0, 6-3 result was not just an upset in scoreline, but a total eclipse in performance, as the Ukrainian World No. 26 dominated one of the most consistent players on the WTA tour.
During the broadcast on Nine, Dokic was effusive in her praise for Kostyuk’s focus. “It’s like watching a video game… she is technically so sound. It is almost perfection,” Dokic remarked.
As Kostyuk raced through the first set in just 20 minutes, fellow commentator Todd Woodbridge noted the rarity of such a lopsided scoreline against a top-ten opponent. As the momentum continued into the second set, the commentators joked about Kostyuk’s speed, with Dokic suggesting, “She must have an early dinner reservation,” to which Woodbridge added, “Or maybe even a late lunch.”
Key Stats: The 54-Minute Blitz
Total Match Time: 54 minutes
Set 1 Duration: 20 minutes (6-0)
Pegula’s first game: 36 minutes into the match
Final Score: 6-0, 6-3
Marta Kostyuk celebrates after winning the first set.
The victory sets up a blockbuster final against Aryna Sabalenka. For Kostyuk, maintaining the intensity she showed against Pegula will be vital. Sabalenka, the reigning Brisbane International champion, is currently playing at a World No. 1 level, meaning Kostyuk will need to replicate her “perfection” to hoist the trophy on Sunday.
How to Watch:
The women’s final will be broadcast on Sunday, following the launch of the 2026 United Cup.
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