--- title: "Ukrainians set a record at Roland Garros: Svitolina, Kostyuk and newcomers on the verge of a sensation" description: "πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainians set a new record at Roland Garros! For the first time, five tennis players advanced to the second round, including Svitolina and Kostyuk. Today β€” the battle for the Round of 16! 🎾πŸ”₯" date: 2026-05-27T07:30:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukrainians-set-a-record-at-roland-garros-svitolina-kostyuk-and-newcomers-on-the-verge-of-a-sensation tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukrainians set a record at Roland Garros: Svitolina, Kostyuk and newcomers on the verge of a sensation ![Elina Svitolina celebrates a victory on the Roland Garros court, raising her racket](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/27/ukrainki-byut-rekord-na-rolan-garros-svitolina-kostyuk-i-novichki-v-shage-ot-sensacii/elina-svitolina-celebrates-victory-at-roland-garros.webp) History is being made in Paris. On the courts of Roland Garros 2026, Ukrainian tennis players have set a new absolute national record, surpassing all previous achievements on the clay "Grand Slam." For the first time in history, five of our athletes managed to overcome the first round barrier and advance to the second stage of the tournament. The previous record, set last season, seemed unattainable β€” back then, four players made it to the Round of 32. But the current team has shown that Ukrainian tennis is in excellent form. This breakthrough was driven by both experienced veterans and bright newcomers who are performing at this level for the first time. ### Stars and the breakthrough of newcomers The undisputed leader of the team is Elina Svitolina (7th in the world). In the spring, she already proved her superiority on clay by winning the prestigious WTA 1000 title in Rome. Now, in Paris, she continues her winning streak, demonstrating a class that makes opponents nervous. Her teammate, Marta Kostyuk (15th in the rankings), also did not disappoint. After her triumph in Madrid, she is confidently navigating the Parisian courts, confirming her status as one of the main hopes of Ukrainian tennis. Special attention deserves the debutants. Daria Snigur (93rd) and Alexandra Oleynikova (65th) have recorded their first victories in the main draw of Roland Garros. For Oleynikova, this is her first-ever victory at the "Grand Slam" level β€” a real breakthrough for the young athlete. There were losses as well. Dayana Yastremska (45th) and Angelina Kalinina (60th) were unable to extend their campaigns after the first round, but their results do not diminish the overall success of the team. ### The battle for a new record Today, May 27, the Ukrainians take to the court for second-round matches. They face an ambitious task β€” to try to surpass last year's result, when three representatives of Ukraine reached the Round of 16. If at least one of the five advances further, history will repeat itself with a new record. You can follow the matches of Ukrainian tennis players on the MEGOGO platform (with a subscription) or on Eurosport channels. Ahead is a tense struggle, where every game can be decisive for national pride.