Anastasia Potapova defeats Pliskova in Madrid. Photo: gettyimages
Anastasia Potapova extends her memorable story at Mutua Madrid Open 2026, by reaching the semifinals of the tournament after losing in the previous stage and being reinstated as a lucky loser. The charismatic Russian player with an Austrian passport defeated Karolina Pliskova in a match that was a rollercoaster of emotions and dynamics from both sides. The final result was 6-1 6-7 (4) 6-3 in favor of Potapova who now awaits the winner of the match between Kostyuk and Noskova.
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