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Anastasia Potapova lost to Marta Kostyuk in the Madrid Open semifinals. During the match, she was seen arguing with her boyfriend, Tallon Griekspoor, as she struggled in the third set.
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Anastasia Potapova’s Madrid Open run ended in the semifinals after a 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 defeat to Marta Kostyuk.
As the contest moved into its final phase, cameras captured a moment involving her boyfriend Tallon Griekspoor. The exchange came with Potapova trailing early in the third set.
The timing drew attention given her earlier appreciation of his support during the tournament. What followed showed a different dynamic under pressure.
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During the final set, Griekspoor attempted to encourage Potapova from the stands. His message focused on her mindset as the match began to turn.
He said: “You need to believe in yourself.”
Potapova quickly responded: “I do.”
Griekspoor replied: “You don’t,” before adding, “Then show us.”
The brief exchange highlighted tension in a critical moment. Potapova reacted by slightly striking her racket on the court, showing visible frustration.
Her performance did not recover after that point. She went on to lose the final three straight games, allowing Kostyuk to build a comfortable lead.
Griekspoor had played a positive role for his girlfriend earlier in the tournament.
During her quarter-final win over Karolina Pliskova, Potapova credited his presence and input as a key factor in her performance.
Anastasia Potapova lost the match with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1.
Tallon Griekspoor is Anastasia Potapova's boyfriend.
Cameras captured Anastasia Potapova arguing with her boyfriend, Tallon Griekspoor, during the third set of her match.
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His support from the stands helped her maintain composure in difficult moments.
However, that influence did not translate in the semifinal.
It just proves how quickly dynamics can shift during high-pressure situations.
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