Tennis
Jacquemo told how he managed to beat Kostyuk at the beginning of the Australian Open
french tennis player Elsa Jacquemot She commented on the victory over Marta Kostyuk in the first round of the Australian Open 2026:
– Elsa, congratulations on your victory today. How do you evaluate your encounter?
– I am very happy. Marta played very well, so I’m happy I could win this match. It wasn’t easy, so I’m really happy. I really like this. It wasn’t midfield but there were still plenty of people. These are the matches I played tennis. And for the sake of these feelings. There were a lot of them today, so I’m really happy.
– At the Australian Open, for the first time in the history of the Open era, all sets in women’s matches ended in tiebreaks. What are your thoughts on such a long match and what does it mean for you to lead this match to victory?
“It seems to me that I won this match based on my character, my heart and my endurance.
– Elsa, can we say that this match suddenly turned into the craziest match of your young career?
– Yes, you can really say that this was a huge match in terms of my career. It will definitely remain one of the matches I will never forget. I’m very happy because we played tiebreakers three times. Everything was decided on a psychological level, especially since the weather was so hot. We played in truly hellish conditions. The field was beautiful and there were lots of people. That’s why I’m really happy that I was able to get through this process and come out victorious in the match.
How did you manage to stay calm after Marta sprained her ankle but stayed in the game and the score was tied again? Did this affect you in the third set?
– At that moment, it seems like the match is almost over. This happened at a very important moment and I tried not to think about it as much as possible. I actually lost that raffle, but overall I’m very happy. I continued to focus on the game. Yes, it’s terrible because there is a pause. The score was 6:5, he served. And I know that he is not one of those who give up, that he will come back because there was very little left to the end. You understand that they are going to tape him right now. I tried to concentrate as much as possible because it was obvious that he was in real pain and applied ice. But I was warned that it could happen sometimes. So I tried to focus on myself and tell myself: the match is not over yet, you will have to go out again and finish it. This match needs to be won and deserved.
– What did you think in the last half hour of the match? We saw that he was talking to himself a lot, the tension was tremendous.
“Of course there was a lot of tension and there were a lot of thoughts. I try not to think about unnecessary things, but it is impossible to switch off completely. You see the time, you understand that the match is very long, the rallies are drawn out, literally a few goals decide everything. I tried to tell myself: focus on each game, play point by point. Because in such moments, if you divide your attention too thinly, you can very quickly lose control.
– How did you feel physically, especially considering the heat, since your opponent likes to run and drag rallies?
“The support from the stands really encouraged me. It was a great pleasure for me to play with the support of the crowd.
– A few days ago, you said that you wanted to be more of a boss on the field, play more actively and progress. Were these the things you implemented today and kept in mind before going out on the field?
– Yes, because I had no choice against Martha. I know he is a very aggressive tennis player. Relatively speaking, I’m lucky that there is variability in the game. I tried to follow his rhythm, but also varied a bit. And today I think I did very well, I really imposed my game on him. At some point you realize that just hitting balls doesn’t work anymore. When you play against top 20 players who have just reached the final of a 500 series tournament and are at the peak of confidence, if you start holding the ball you no longer have a chance. So I had no choice. It was necessary to go forward and take the initiative, especially in tiebreaks.
To be honest, I don’t remember all the games very well anymore, but it seems like at some point I started to stand out more often. I said to myself: “Come on, don’t be arrogant, but take risks.” At some point you have to make a decision. I may have lost that draw but it was good. Overall, I’m happy because it’s clear that I didn’t back down in this match. I really aimed for this victory and I’m proud of myself because it’s not easy. It’s great to win a match like this.
– Were you surprised by your mental stability in this match? After all, on paper you have less experience in such big matches, but even under maximum pressure you remained very calm when you were against the wall. Did you prove something important for yourself today?
“I can’t say I’m surprised, because I always knew that the mental component was my strong point. But to prove to yourself – yes, of course. After a match like this, you prove a lot to yourself. It’s not easy if you lose the first set 7:6 in the tiebreak when the weather is hot and you have to fight again. You know that if you want to win the match in two sets, you have to take the second 7:6 and then go to the tiebreak again. In the end, in such a match you prove to yourself your fighting ability, your character, that you do not give up.
But I also understand that according to the laws of this sport, I only completed the first round. I don’t say to myself: “Wow, this is incredible, I beat 20th seed Marta.” I just know that from the very beginning I believed that I could win this match. I’ve told you this before, that I’m ready. I won, I’m happy, but now we need to prepare for the next match.
– Your next opponent will be Yulia Putintseva, who also played a three-set match today. What can you say about the second round match?
– I am a coach [Симон Бланк] We have worked with him before. To be honest, I didn’t know exactly what I was supposed to play with it. I think I have a few days to prepare. The match took a long time but I know I will be ready.
– Do you see the progress you’ve made in the last year or two?
– Yes, of course. I believe that I am improving myself every year. This isn’t just a year or two. I have been playing tennis for many years. But in matches like this, you can see that mentally it’s very difficult. There is a lot of risk in the Grand Slam, there is a lot of pressure and you have to be able to stay calm. I knew I was playing against a top-seeded tennis player who showed very strong tennis, performed well in Brisbane, was mobile and confident. Relatively speaking, I didn’t start the season very well. That’s why I’m so glad I believed in myself and fought until the end, because emotionally it wasn’t easy at all.
Video review of the match Marta Kostyuk – Elsa Jacquemot
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Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) will face Mirra Andreeva (WTA 7) in the fourth round of the Australian Open on January 25.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 Kyiv time.
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Elina Svitolina
The Ukrainian athlete started this season brilliantly and currently has a streak of eight wins in official tournaments. Svitolina has already won the title in Auckland but she needs to perform well at the majors.
In the first round, the athlete defeated Spaniard Krystyna Buksha with scores of 6:4, 6:1, then defeated the young Polish player Linda Klimovichova with scores of 7:5, 6:1. The most difficult was the last match against the “neutral” Diana Schneider – 7:6, 6:3, in this match there were up to nine breaks. Svitolina won the last fight with her experience, made a little less mistakes, won a little more and finally put the finishing touches on her opponent.
The best performance at the Australian Open was in the quarter-finals; This was achieved three times, thus putting the tennis player one step away from repeating his personal best. If successful, Elina will compete with the winner of the Gauff-Mukhova pairing.
Mirra Andreeva
The “neutral” team also starts the season well but rarely behaves with dignity on the field. Andreeva reached the quarter-finals in Brisbane, where she deservedly lost to Marta Kostyuk in two sets. Later, the athlete managed to win the championship in Adelaide, beating Canadian Mboko in the final.
The tennis player is 18 years old and is not bothered by his busy schedule. Despite its place in the top 10, it lacks emotional stability. Andreeva started this tournament with a tough win against Donna Vekic – 4:6, 6:3, 6:0, then beat Greek Maria Sakkari 6:4, 6:0 and in the last match she beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6:3, 6:4. At the Australian Major the neutral team never advanced beyond the fourth round.
personal meetings
The tennis players played each other only once; The match took place in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells tournament in March last year. Andreeva then won with scores of 7:5 and 6:3.
To guess
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the “neutral”, which is explained by the fact that it is higher in the rankings and is also 13 years younger. Svitolina’s motivation will be very high in such a match.
I don’t think the winner will be determined quickly, so I’m betting on 1.76 out of 21.5 games in total.
Elina Svitolina01/25/2026 –
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All matches of the third round ended on January 24 Australian Open in the men’s singles draw.
Jannik Sinner, number two in the ATP world rankings and the current champion of the tournament, won a hard-fought victory against Eliot Spizziri in four sets, losing 0:1 in the matches. Yannick suffered cramps in the third set, but a break to cover the loft helped him get back into the game.
The Sinner’s next opponent will be his compatriot Luciano Darderi, who punished Karen Khachanov. Another Italian who will take part in the 1/8 final of the Aus Open will be Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Tomas Machac. For the first time in the Open Era, three Italians will compete in the round of 16 in the men’s singles at a major in Melbourne.
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Musetti will next compete against Taylor Fritz, who beat American Stan Wawrinka in four games. The Swiss player played his last match on the Australian Open courts; He will end his professional career in 2026.
Novak Djokovic defeated Botik van de Zandshulp to achieve his all-time record 400th Grand Slam victory. Next, Djokovic will face Czech Jakub Mensik, who defeated Ethan Quinn.
Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud will compete once again in the last 16 match. Shelton defeated Valentin Vachereau in three sets and Ruud knocked out Marin Cilic. Among tennis players born after 2002, only Carlos Alcaraz (87) has more Grand Slam singles victories than Shelton (35).
The day before, the Australian Open had hosted the 1/16 final matches in the upper ranks.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 finals
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Tomas Machac – 5:7, 6:4, 6:2, 5:7, 6:2
Stan Wawrinka [WC] – Taylor Fritz [9] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:2, 4:6, 4:6
Yakub Menshik [16] – Ethan Quinn – 6:2, 7:6 (7:5), 7:6 (7:5)
Botik van de Zandshulp – Novak Djokovic [4] – 3:6, 4:6, 6:7 (4:7)
Ben Shelton [8] – Valentin Vachereau [30] – 6:4, 6:4, 7:6 (7:5)
Marin Cilic Casper Ruud [12] – 4:6, 4:6, 6:3, 5:7
Karen Khachanov [15] – Luciano Darderi [22] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:3, 3:6, 4:6
Eliot Spizziri – Jannik the Sinner [2] – 6:4, 3:6, 4:6, 4:6
Australian Open 2026. Round of 16 Pairings
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Carlos Alcaraz [1] – Tommy Paul [19]
Alexander Bublik [10] – Alex de Minaur [6]
Alexander Zverev [3] – Francisco Cherundolo [18]
Daniil Medvedev [11] – Lerner Tien [25]
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Taylor Fritz [9]
Yakub Menshik [16] – Novak Djokovic [4]
Ben Shelton [8] – Casper Ruud [12]
Luciano Darderi [22] – Jannik the Sinner [2]
Source: Sport UA
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Tennis
Minus Osaka and Noskova. All pairings in the women’s 1/8 final of the Aus Open have been determined
All matches of the third round were completed on January 24 Australian Open 2026.
World number two Iga Swiatek beat Anna Kalinska and advanced to the second week of the Grand Slam tournament for the 21st time in her career.
Her next opponent will be Australian Maddison Inglis, who advanced to the grand tour without a fight after Naomi Osaka withdrew. Inglis became the first player from her country to reach the last 16 of the Aus Open women’s singles since Ashleigh Barty in 2022.
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Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys beat former world number one Carolina Pliskova, who returned to the tour after two surgeries. Pliskova played in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the 2024 US Open. Keys became only the second active tennis player with more than 125 major wins, after Venus Williams (271).
In the fourth round of the Slam, Keys will play against world number six Jessica Pegula – she defeated American “neutral” Oksana Selekhmetyeva. For the first time in her career, Jessica reached the 1/8 finals in two consecutive Grand Slam tournaments without losing a single set.
Amanda Anisimova, the fourth racket in the world and one of the favorites of the cup, defeated Peyton Stearns without any problems. In the next round, Amanda will meet the Chinese representative Wang Xinyu, who sensationally knocked out the 13th ranked Linda Noskova. Wang Xinyu reached the fourth round of the slam for only the third time in his career.
In another match of the 1/8 final of the lower part of the group, Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens will meet. Rybakina defeated Teresa Valenta and Mertens decided against Nikola Bartunkova. Elena and Elise deprived the Czech fans of the derby.
The day before, the Aus Open hosted the 1/16 final match at the top of the group, which in particular was furthered by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final
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Jessica Pegula [6] – 🏳️ Oksana Selekhmetyeva – 6:3, 6:2
Carolina Pliskova – Madison Keys [9] – 3:6, 3:6
Linda Noskova [13] – Wang Xinyu – 5:7, 4:6
Peyton Stearns- Amanda Anisimova [4] – 1:6, 4:6
Elena Rybakina [5] – Teresa Valentova – 6:2, 6:2
Elise Mertens [21] – Nikola Bartunkova [Q] – 6:0, 6:4
Naomi Osaka [16] – Maddison Inglis [Q] – WO., Inglis
🏳️Anna Kalinskaya [31] – Iga Swiatek [2] – 1:6, 6:1, 1:6
Australian Open 2026. 1/8 end pair
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Arina Sabalenko [1] – Victoria Mboko [17]
Yulia Putintseva – Iva Jovic [29]
Coco Gauff [3] – Carolina Muchova [19]
Elina Svitolina [12] – Mirra Andreeva [8]
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Jessica Pegula [6] – Madison Keys [9]
Wang Xinyu- Amanda Anisimova [4]
Elena Rybakina [5] – Elise Mertens [21]
Maddison Inglis [Q] – Iga Swiatek [2]
Source: Sport UA
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