Linz, Austria — April 8, 2026
Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova secured her spot in the quarterfinals of the Upper Austria Ladies 2023 tournament after a hard-fought match, setting up a clash with Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in the next round.
The 25-year-old Potapova, currently ranked among the WTA’s top players, expressed relief and excitement after her victory. "Ich zittere immer noch. Es war eines der nervösesten Matches seit einer langen Zeit. Dankeschön, Leute. Ich bin froh, hier zu sein und für Österreich zu spielen," she said, visibly emotional. The quote, delivered in German, translates to her still shaking from the intensity of the match and gratitude for the Austrian crowd’s support.
Tournament Progress and Next Matches
Potapova’s advancement marks another milestone in her career, as she continues to make her mark on the WTA circuit. Her next opponent, Tamara Korpatsch, is known for her resilience on hard courts, promising a competitive showdown. Meanwhile, Austrian hopeful Lilli Tagger will face off against Russia’s Ljudmila Samsonova in another quarterfinal match, ensuring a diverse lineup in the tournament’s later stages.
The Upper Austria Ladies Linz, a WTA-500 event, offers a prize pool of 1.049 million euros, adding significant stakes to each match. Potapova’s performance so far has solidified her as a contender for the title, while Tagger’s presence keeps local fans invested in the competition.