

The points distribution for tournaments in 2021 is shown below. In order to appear on the WTA rankings, players must earn ranking points in at least three tournaments, or a minimum of 10 singles ranking points or 10 doubles ranking points in one or more tournaments. The computer that calculates the ranking is nicknamed "Medusa". However, this has since been discontinued. Up until 2016, the WTA also distributed ranking points, for singles players only, who competed at the Summer Olympics. In addition, for Top 20 players, their best two results at Premier 5 tournaments will also count. The basis for calculating a player's ranking are those tournaments that yield the highest ranking points during the rolling 52-week period with the condition that they must include points from the 4 Grand Slams, the 4 Premier Mandatory tournaments and the WTA Finals. A player's ranking is determined by her results at a maximum of 16 tournaments for singles and 11 for doubles and points are awarded based on how far a player advances in a tournament. Overall though, Kostyuk has a 3-2 winning record against Gracheva.The WTA rankings are based on a rolling 52-week, cumulative system.

The last time they played each other, at the 2021 Chicago Open, Gracheva won the encounter.

It will, however, be their first match after almost two years. The ATX Open final will be the sixth time Varvara Gracheva and Marta Kostyuk will play each other. Katie, she has a great game, she just doesn’t miss, and to work out the points when you’re a little bit down mentally, it’s just impossible”. Speaking post-match, Gracheva noted, “Honestly, being more positive with myself, because I went a lot into the emotions. The 22-year-old won 101 points to her 21-year-old rival’s 94. Gracheva also finished the match by winning 64% of her first-serve points to Volynets’ 51%. The match had 17 breaks of serve with eight coming on Gracheva’s serve and nine on Volynets’. Gracheva came from 2-4 down in the decider to beat Volynets. Gracheva defeated Katie Volynets 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in almost two hours and 30 minutes. Joining her as a first-time finalist in Austin was Gracheva. This is the first time Kostyuk’s made it to the final of a WTA event. Very happy that the match turned out this way today”. Danielle is a great player, a great champion. I lost four semi-finals prior to this match today, and I didn’t know what to expect. ATX Open: Will it be Marta Kostyuk or Varvara Gracheva on Sunday?Īfter the win, Kostyuk said, “Obviously a special moment, very emotional.
