A tennis player secured victory in a recent match by executing an underarm serve that her opponent couldn`t return.
Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine advanced to the Round of 16 at the Miami Open after defeating Russian player Anna Blinkova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1.
Kostyuk, ranked No. 29 globally, dominated the match, winning the first set easily and maintaining control in the second set to secure a decisive victory.
To conclude the match on match point, Kostyuk surprised Blinkova with an unexpected underarm serve.
Blinkova, positioned far behind the baseline, was unable to reach the serve, which bounced and spun away to her right.
Kostyuk celebrated her win by waving to the audience.
Following the unusual serve, Kostyuk seemed to acknowledge the move with a gesture that looked like an apology to Blinkova. The players did not shake hands after the match.
The commentator expressed surprise at the play, remarking on the rarity and effectiveness of such a serve to conclude a significant match.
Spectators reacted positively to Kostyuk`s bold tactic and praised her winning move.
One fan commented on the unexpected nature of the match point, while another enthusiastically supported Kostyuk`s play. A third simply acknowledged the quality of the serve.
Another observer described the serve as both bold and skillfully executed.
Kostyuk is set to compete against world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in her next match as she aims for her second professional title.
