And this is literally what happened the week after, right?
So, I was like, yes, I have to say more things that I want for her to happen in interviews," added Zaniewska.
The emotional connection between the duo remains central to their professional success, with Kostyuk reviewing Zaniewska's Substack newsletter regularly.
"I love it, because I never have to wonder how she feels, she's always going to express it," said Zaniewska.
The coach embraces Kostyuk's expressive nature as a competitive asset rather than a detriment. "I think it's a positive thing.
And you have to have the platform and the space to express it with the people that you have the closest, right?
Because if they're going to give this to you, then you're going to feel much more comfortable.
And you know that all those things, they don't have to kill you," added Zaniewska.
The training has helped the player manage her emotional highs and lows during matches.
"Sometimes these emotions are there and you can feel them and go through them and they don't have to take over your life.
And I think before, this emotional side would be much more visible because she would sway with those emotions.
And now, in a way, I think she's aware that they're there. She knows that they're there.
They are present and that's okay. But she can look at them from a little bit of a bigger perspective," said Zaniewska.
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Kostyuk will face Viktorija Golubic in the third round of the tournament on Friday.
