Hanne Vandewinkel advanced to the Round of 16 at the WTA Bogota tournament on Tuesday, defeating Sofia Costoulas 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought Round of 32 clash. Vandewinkel edged Costoulas 95-93 in total points won, showcasing her ability to regroup after dropping the second set.
The Belgian seized control early, breaking through in the opening set before Costoulas stormed back with a commanding 6-2 second set. But Vandewinkel steadied herself in the decider, replicating her first-set dominance to close out the match. Her superior first serve percentage — 69% compared to Costoulas’s 52% — proved decisive, even as both players struggled with double faults throughout the afternoon.
Vandewinkel hit three aces and capitalized on Costoulas’s seven double faults to advance. The Greek struggled to maintain the momentum she had built in the second set, faltering when it mattered most.
Key Takeaways
- Vandewinkel’s first serve consistency was the difference-maker: she landed 69% of her first serves compared to Costoulas’s 52%, giving her more opportunities to dictate rallies.
- Despite hitting 3 aces to Costoulas’s 0, Vandewinkel also committed 6 double faults, nearly matching her opponent’s 7 — both players battled serving struggles throughout the match.
- Costoulas dominated when she got her first serve in, winning 72% of those points compared to Vandewinkel’s 60%, but her inability to consistently find the box undermined that advantage.
- The margin was razor-thin: Vandewinkel won just 2 more total points (95-93), underscoring how pivotal her third-set composure proved in a match that could have gone either way.
Player Analysis
Hanne Vandewinkel
The Belgian showed mental resilience when it mattered most, bouncing back from a lopsided second set to reclaim control in the decider. Her ability to land 69% of her first serves kept Costoulas on the defensive, even if she struggled to convert those opportunities into dominant points won percentages. Vandewinkel’s 35% second serve points won was a glaring weakness, but she managed to avoid critical moments where that vulnerability could be exploited.
Her three aces provided timely free points, and while six double faults is far from ideal, she avoided serving disasters when the match hung in the balance. This victory extends her competitive run after a mixed late 2024, and she’ll need to tighten up her serve if she wants to progress further in Bogota.
Sofia Costoulas
Costoulas’s second set was a glimpse of her potential — she suffocated Vandewinkel with a 72% first serve points won rate and looked poised to turn the match around. But her 52% first serve percentage left her vulnerable on too many return games, and she couldn’t sustain the pressure in the final set. Seven double faults compounded her struggles, gifting Vandewinkel cheap points at inopportune moments.
The Greek’s second serve was particularly fragile, winning just 29% of those points, and Vandewinkel exploited that weakness in the opening and deciding sets. Despite the loss, her recent BJK Cup victory over Xiyu Wang suggests she has the firepower to compete at this level — she just couldn’t find consistency across all three sets in Bogota.
Match Statistics
| Hanne Vandewinkel | Stat | Sofia Costoulas |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aces | 0 |
| 6 | Double Faults | 7 |
| 69% | 1st Serve % | 52% |
| 60% | 1st Serve Points Won | 72% |
| 35% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 29% |
| 95 | Total Points Won | 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Hanne Vandewinkel vs Sofia Costoulas at Bogota 2026?
Hanne Vandewinkel defeated Sofia Costoulas 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in the Round of 32 at the WTA Bogota tournament on March 31, 2026.
How many aces did Hanne Vandewinkel hit against Sofia Costoulas?
Vandewinkel hit 3 aces compared to Costoulas’s 0, giving her an edge in free points despite both players committing multiple double faults.
Who won the Bogota 2026 Round of 32 match between Vandewinkel and Costoulas?
Hanne Vandewinkel won the match 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, advancing to the Round of 16.
What was Vandewinkel’s first serve percentage against Costoulas at Bogota?
Vandewinkel landed 69% of her first serves, significantly higher than Costoulas’s 52%, which proved crucial in the tight three-set victory.
What’s Next
Vandewinkel advances to the Round of 16 in Bogota, where she’ll look to build on this gutsy performance and continue her push through the draw.
Head-to-head history: Hanne Vandewinkel vs Sofia Costoulas.
