The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) provided updates on Marta Kostyuk’s match against Kessler at the OBN25 tournament in Montreal through a series of tweets on August 2, 2025. The posts detailed key moments from the match and highlighted Kostyuk’s progress to the quarterfinals.
At 18:46 UTC, WTA reported that Kostyuk had leveled the match by winning the second set. The tweet stated, “It’s not over yet @marta_kostyuk responds by taking the second set 6-3 over Kessler! #OBN25”.
Later, at 19:32 UTC, WTA acknowledged a pivotal moment when Kostyuk saved a break point. The tweet read, “way to save break point @marta_kostyuk | #OBN25”.
The final update came at 19:36 UTC, announcing Kostyuk’s victory and her advancement to the quarterfinals in Montreal for the first time. The tweet said, “Breaking Ground in Montreal After a hard fought battle, @marta_kostyuk defeats Kessler, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, to reach the Montreal quarterfinals for the first time! #OBN25”.
The OBN25 is part of the annual professional tennis calendar and serves as a key event leading up to other major tournaments. Reaching the quarterfinals marks a significant achievement for players like Marta Kostyuk who are looking to improve their rankings and gain momentum during the season.