Mutua Madrid Open - WTA 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

Both players are now warming up
Marta won the toss and will serve first.
Marta has started really well hasnt lost any points so far on serve
Wind has picked up and also it is a cool cloudy day.
Marta with 2 BPs she is a great returner and she breaks especially on the 2nd serve of Andreeva
Marta consolidates the break and leads 5-2
I am Sick and Tired of the relentless coaching on every bloody point from Marta's coach I am now Muting and will continue to watch the match in peace!
Marta will serve for the 1st set 5-3
Mirra with 2 BPs
Good defending from Marta and saves 2BPs
Marta with a DF back to deuce
Good speed and adjustment from Marta changing defense to offense
Marta 1st set 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mirra fhand finds the net and Marta breaks, Marta has been in the ''face' of Mirra from the start of the match and is not backing down
Mirra has to be more aggressive, has been a bit subdued but to Marta's credit she has not really let Mirra into the match so far
Mirra stands inside the baseline and Marta DFs
Mirra with a great return and breaks back immediately
A love service game from Mirra she needed that.
Mirra with 2 BPs
Marta with a Djoko smash at the net and Mirra breaks
Please Moon Ball tennis now
Marta with 2 BPs again with good returning and she breaks straight back
3 games all
Mirra chipping her return low and Mirra has SP, pushed the return back to deuce
Mirra with her SP No 2, nope Marta with a good first serve back to deuce
Back to back Aces from Marta
Marta holds saving a couple of SP
5 games all
Marta with a BP
Mirra gifts Marta a DF
Marta will serve for the match 6-5
Quite surprising both players have kept their 'emotions' in check in this match
CH No 3 for Marta

Well done to Marta Kostyuk who has won the biggest title of her career thus far defeating Andreeva 63 75 a great display of aggressive tennis and she showed her great athletic abillty through out the match, losing only 1 set all tournament
Marta will now go to a career high of No 15 with the win.

 

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Final Highlights

 

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Speeches - Andreeva



Summary: LeoAI

Summary of Mirra Andreeva's Post-Match Interview (Madrid Open 2026 Finalist)​

Mirra Andreeva displayed grace and gratitude despite the loss, focusing her remarks on the winner, the tournament atmosphere, and her support team.

• Congratulations to the Champion: She immediately congratulated the winner, Marta, and her team on their "amazing win," acknowledging Marta's strong form having won two tournaments in a row.
• Affection for the Tournament: Andreeva described Madrid as one of her favorite tournaments on the calendar. She praised organizers Garbiñe Muguruza and Feliciano López for creating a "cozy" environment for the players.
• Gratitude to Fans: She thanked the spectators for filling the stadium, noting that seeing a large crowd for the finals means a great deal to all the players.
• Thanks to Support Staff: She specifically thanked her physios, Carlos and Akram, for their tireless care during a difficult schedule, and expressed deep appreciation for her own team's support through both good and bad times.
• Emotional Moment: The interview concluded with an emotional admission. Andreeva revealed she had promised herself not to cry but struggled to hold back tears, asking the interviewer not to look at her directly so she could compose herself.

 

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Speeches - Marta Kostyuk

Summary of Marta Kostyuk's Post-Match Interview (Madrid Open 2026 Winner)​

Summary: LeoAI

Key Themes & Highlights:

• Gratitude to Team & Family: Marta emphasies that reaching this point was a team effort, specifically thanking Sandra, Claudio, and their husband for keeping them afloat during difficult times where they "wanted to give up."
• The Power of Consistency: A central theme of the speech is consistency. The player credits their success to showing up every day, regardless of how hard it was or how they felt about the work in those moments.
• Overcoming Past Struggles: They reflect on their history in Madrid, noting a previous record of "two seven" (2 whe speakerins, 7 losses) and admitting they never thought they could lift the title there, as it wasn't their favourite tournament.
• Appreciation for Opponents: Despite the victory, they thank the other players for pushing them to the limit, highlighting the quality of matches played over the last two weeks.
• Crowd & Organizer Thanks: The speech heavily praises the unbelievable crowd support and thanks the tournament organisers (Mutua Madrid Open), Feliciano López, Garbiñe Muguruza, physios, and ball kids for making the event possible.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Speeches - Marta Kostyuk

Summary of Marta Kostyuk's Post-Match Interview (Madrid Open 2026 Winner)​

Summary: LeoAI

Key Themes & Highlights:

• Gratitude to Team & Family: Marta emphasies that reaching this point was a team effort, specifically thanking Sandra, Claudio, and their husband for keeping them afloat during difficult times where they "wanted to give up."
• The Power of Consistency: A central theme of the speech is consistency. The player credits their success to showing up every day, regardless of how hard it was or how they felt about the work in those moments.
• Overcoming Past Struggles: They reflect on their history in Madrid, noting a previous record of "two seven" (2 whe speakerins, 7 losses) and admitting they never thought they could lift the title there, as it wasn't their favourite tournament.
• Appreciation for Opponents: Despite the victory, they thank the other players for pushing them to the limit, highlighting the quality of matches played over the last two weeks.
• Crowd & Organizer Thanks: The speech heavily praises the unbelievable crowd support and thanks the tournament organisers (Mutua Madrid Open), Feliciano López, Garbiñe Muguruza, physios, and ball kids for making the event possible.

I followed Marta game for the past few years.. I thought she was a good player and a decent lady.. I think she should’ve congratulated Mira on reaching the finals and playing such a competitive match. Tennis and politics are mutually exclusive even on this forum is my opinion.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I followed Marta game for the past few years.. I thought she was a good player and a decent lady.. I think she should’ve congratulated Mira on reaching the finals and playing such a competitive match. Tennis and politics are mutually exclusive even on this forum is my opinion.

No she dosent allow photos with Mirra either or any other Russian player btw she also rants in speeches about the war in Ukraine, look I have empathy for what is going on, the Russian players didnt start the war, and she at least should show sportsmanship and congratulated Mirra, sad to say she wont or any other Russian player she faces in the future, that is why after she on I tuned off, because I knew what was coming