Marta Kostyuk reached the final of the Mutua Madrid Open by beating Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. Her victory comes amid ongoing tensions regarding nationality and support for the war. Kostyuk confirmed she would not shake hands with Potapova after the match.
This is Marta Kostyuk’s best result in her career so far. She was the No 26 seed in the tournament and has previously reached the semifinal at Indian Wells in 2024.
Kostyuk won the first and third sets of her semifinal match with a combined scoreline of 12-3. She has beaten top players including Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova in this tournament.
Her final opponent will be Mirra Andreeva, who is also competing in her third WTA 1000 final. The head-to-head record between Kostyuk and Andreeva stands at 1-1 before their matchup.
Key quotes:
- Marta Kostyuk: “The only person I shake hands with is Daria Kasatkina.”
- Tallon Griekspoor: “Keep pushing. You’re right there.”
- Tallon Griekspoor: “You need to believe in yourself.”
- Anastasia Potapova: “I do.”
The final is scheduled for the afternoon session on Manolo Santana Stadium. Observers anticipate that this match will draw significant attention given the backdrop of Kostyuk’s decision not to shake hands.
