Marta KOSTIUK: “The match with Pegula will not be easy for both of us”

Ukrainian tennis player Martha Kostyuk She commented on her confident victory over Australian Olivia Gadeki in the second round of the Australian Open (6:2, 6:1).

“At the end of the match, it started to rain a bit and I told myself that I had to finish this game as soon as possible. I wouldn’t forgive myself if I delayed at least one game.

I actually didn’t know what to expect from Olivia because I had never been to a tournament with her. I didn’t see your match in the first round, but I was preparing for this fight in standard mode. I tried to play it safe, I think I succeeded. Thank you to the audience for their support even though I beat the Australian.

Am I satisfied with my tennis level in Australia? To be honest, yes. I feel pretty good, I don’t have any health problems. Although this is the first month of the season, it should be so (laughs – approx). Now I’m enjoying what I love most in front of the best audience.

As for the next game with Jessica Pegula, we played in Cincinnati (7:6, 1:6, 2:6). I think he’s one of the best tennis players right now, the rating shows that. But I think it will be a tough match for both of us. I will try to put on a good game, I hope they will come and support me,” said Kostyuk.