Kostyuk: "I remember myself nine years ago watching Federer on this court, and now I win on it"

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Marta Kostyuk is experiencing the best moment of her career and wanted to share one of the most emotional anecdotes from her time at Wimbledon 2026 after reaching the semifinals. After decisively defeating Jasmine Paolini, the Ukrainian admitted that her coach had made her visit the Centre Court the day before to familiarize herself with a stage she had always dreamed of stepping on.

"Thank goodness my coach made me come here yesterday," she joked during the interview on the court. "I was completely amazed by the entrance and everything inside. I thought: 'I need a day to recover from all that I've just seen,'" she confessed, revealing the impact of accessing the heart of the All England Club as a protagonist for the first time.

The story also had a strong sentimental component. Kostyuk recalled that she had only been at Centre Court once, but as a spectator. It was nine years ago when she came to watch Roger Federer, one of the great figures in tennis history.

Kostyuk expressed her emotions after reaching the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals

"I was here nine years ago watching Roger. It was very special to return now as a player," explained the Ukrainian. That visit ended up becoming a kind of ritual. "I took a honorary walk around the court, sat for a few minutes, and tried to absorb everything that it meant to be there."

That emotional preparation seems to have had an effect. Far from being intimidated by the stage, Kostyuk delivered an impeccable performance to reach her second consecutive Grand Slam semifinals, confirming the extraordinary level she is currently at.

"And now I immerse myself in all of this again after a victory," she concluded with a smile. An image that perfectly reflects the moment the Ukrainian is experiencing: enjoying the present but also fully aware that she is writing the most important pages of her career.

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