After defeating her first right-hander in 2026

Will she treat herself to a left-hander?

Anastasia Potapova hasmade a great start to her 2026 season, with a solid performance against Kasatkina and real intensity in her game. She’s still a player capable of raising her level even when she’s been broken, holding her own in rallies and troubling higher-ranked opponents with her defensive baseline game. The stadium was packed, with the crowd there to support the Russian Kasatkina, who became Australian in 2025!

On the other side of the net, Diana Shnaider is a powerful lefty, often in all-in mode!

Potapova can hang in there, especially if the match drags on. Diana likes to finish the point early and aggressively, but she’ll have to deal with the tenacity and returning qualities of the freshly naturalized Austrian.

The post-match interview: Potapova said it was her favorite tournament, that conditions were tough on Center Court because of the humidity here, and that she loves playing with a full crowd! And above all, she won her first match under Austrian colors. A lot of motivation in the end!

This match will be played on Court 2, sunnier and less humid.