Radukan is pleased with the victory over Kostyuk in Washington: “Complex rival”

“Such victories really bring you a lot of pleasure because you get a charge of confidence. You go through certain stressful situations: you play a Tai brown, make breaks, win a match at the reception … So I’m satisfied. Martha is a complex rival, I know it since we were 11 years old. This year she has already won me, so it is good to record this match at her own expense.

How difficult is this transition from grass to hard? I think this is a whole difficult stage of the season: the transition from soil to grass, and then from grass – to hard. And this is actually the first year when I pass it fully. I am proud of how I manage to deal with this, even when I feel not very comfortable. There are very “living” conditions here: the ball flies much faster, bounces higher than the grass, and is so convenient for me. I hope that over time, after match practice, I will feel even better.

Is it nice to go back to American hard, given the memories [про перемогу на US Open у 2021 році]? Indeed, yes, I feel comfortable here. And in Washington I really like it, it is one of my favorite places here. The Giorgtown area has this European wib. So I love to walk there when there is time. In general, I like here: a lot of green, space, everything is very simple.

As for the next match against Naomi Osaka, it will be really difficult. Will it be the derby of the Major Champions? Yes, but she has three titles more (laughs), she has more experience in this regard. She is a very dangerous rival, she has good results this season. I know that I should play very well so that I have a chance to go on, ”Emma said.