Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has secured her place in the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid following a hard-fought semifinal match against Anastasia Potapova, who now competes for Austria.
Kostyuk’s journey to the semifinals included a notable victory over the world’s 13th-ranked player, Linda Noskova from the Czech Republic, in the quarterfinals. This achievement marks her second semifinal appearance at a WTA 1000 event, equaling her personal best.
The match against Potapova was their fifth encounter, with both players previously holding two wins each. Their last meeting took place earlier in the tournament, where Kostyuk emerged victorious in the round of 16.
In the first set of the semifinal, Kostyuk dominated, winning 6-2. She started strong with a 3-0 lead and, despite missing three set points, clinched the set on her fourth attempt. However, the second set saw a shift in momentum as she managed to secure only one game, losing 1-6.
Determined to turn the tide, Kostyuk rebounded in the final set, racing to a 4-0 lead and preventing Potapova from recovering.
WTA 1000 Madrid. Semifinal
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine, 26) — Anastasia Potapova (Austria) 2:1 (6:2, 1:6, 6:1)
This marks Kostyuk’s second consecutive final appearance in WTA tournaments, following her title win in Rouen, France, where she defeated fellow Ukrainian Veronika Podrez. Kostyuk is currently on a winning streak of 10 matches in WTA competitions.
In the final, she will face Mira Andreyeva, who reached the championship match after defeating American player Hailey Baptiste in straight sets.
Marta Kostyuk has advanced to the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid after a competitive semifinal against Anastasia Potapova. This victory follows her recent title win in Rouen, extending her winning streak to ten matches.