Kostyuk donne les clés de son succès à Madrid et parle d'Andreeva

Marta Kostyuk is showing the best version of herself at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, where she is just one win away from achieving the greatest success of her career. The young Ukrainian seems to be benefiting from the playing conditions at the Magic Box and is very motivated to put the finishing touch on a glorious week. She spoke about it and her opponent in the final, Mirra Andreeva, after defeating Potapova.

Marta Kostyuk's journey through the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 carries a special significance. Beyond tennis, her semifinal victory against Anastasia Potapova occurs in an inevitably tension-filled geopolitical context, in a matchup that transcends the sport. On the court, the Ukrainian solved a highly demanding match to reach the final, where Mirra Andreeva awaits her.

A comeback driven by conviction and tactical changes

"I feel very good, very happy about the comeback in the third set. I believe the most important thing is today's victory, and I take it with me. I tried to change some things in the second set, but she started off very well. She saved that break point in the second game, which I think was a crucial moment. Then, at the start of the third set, I completely changed the approach, and I don't think she was ready for it. By the time she adapted, I already had the advantage."

Managing the moments and competing without looking back

"I think starting the game winning helps. Even if you lose the second set, you know what worked for you in the first and try to rely on that. But honestly, I don't think about it too much; I just try to win matches. It's about fighting hard. I don't dwell too much on statistical data; I simply try to compete for every point."

Enjoying the final against Andreeva as the goal

"It's a different final, with a different opponent and different conditions. I was probably more nervous in the quarters because I felt close to the end of the tournament but not quite there yet. Today, even when I was behind, I supported myself and tried to enjoy the moment of being in the semifinals of one of the biggest tournaments. I want to do the same on Saturday. Whatever happens, I'm already in the final. I want to enjoy, play well, and provide a good show. We played in Brisbane, and it was a very tough match, but the conditions here are completely different. She is a very solid player, hits strongly, and has a great serve. I am excited about the final."

The physical condition in the final stretch and her anecdote with her coach's letter

"It's a bit irregular. We're at the end of the week, and no one feels completely fresh. It's normal. What matters is how you manage it, and I think I did very well today, especially with the comeback in the third set," said the Ukrainian, who surprised everyone with her complicity with her coach, who brought out a letter at various points during the match, making it particularly noticeable towards the end. "There was no logic. It was like the 30th card that I was trying to guess. We were all saying random numbers, and eventually, I got it right. It made no sense," said the Ukrainian.

Marta Kostyuk returned to finish the match with a 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 victory! 🎾

The Ukrainian will face the Russian Andreeva in the #MMOpen final. 🏆

📺Andreeva 🆚 Kostyuk, the live final this Saturday on Teledeporte.#tenisRTVE pic.twitter.com/UhbF6yBJYi

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Marta Kostyuk approaches the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 with a mix of competitive resilience and mental clarity, after overcoming a duel full of meaning. Against Mirra Andreeva, the challenge will be purely sporting, but the path to the final already reflects a week in which she has managed to prevail on all fronts.