Marta Kostyuk and Anna Kalinskaya Break Through as Top-10 Giant-Killers in the 2024 Season

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In the fiercely competitive 2024 WTA season, emerging talents Marta Kostyuk and Anna Kalinskaya made their mark by defeating top-10 opponents. They joined established stars like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the elite list of players with the most wins against the world’s best.

Iga Swiatek – Still a Dominant Force
WIN-LOSS: 11-5
Swiatek continued her impressive form, securing 11 victories against top-10 players, including a notable win over Zheng Qinwen.

Aryna Sabalenka – The Grand Slam Champion
WIN-LOSS: 11-6
Sabalenka matched Swiatek with 11 top-10 wins, showcasing her prowess by clinching titles at both the Australian Open and the US Open.

Coco Gauff – The Rising Star
WIN-LOSS: 7-6
Gauff achieved seven wins against top-10 opponents, culminating her season with a triumph at the WTA Finals.

Anna Kalinskaya – The Breakthrough Performer
WIN-LOSS: 7-2
Kalinskaya recorded seven victories over top-10 players, marking the best percentage score of all athletes in season 2024.

Zheng Qinwen – Consistent Contender
WIN-LOSS: 5-6
Zheng maintained remarkable consistency, tallying five wins against top-10 players, including a victory over Swiatek on clay.

Marta Kostyuk – Determined Competitor
WIN-LOSS: 5-5
Kostyuk secured five wins against top-10 opponents, highlighting her potential with a strong start to the season and a Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.

Victoria Azarenka – Seasoned Veteran
WIN-LOSS: 5-6
Azarenka maintained her competitive edge, achieving five victories over top-10 players and concluding the year ranked within the top 20.

Source for the idea of this article, created by Cristhian Avila for the online tennis content hub tennisuptodate.com