“Elina spoke before the start of the national team of Ukraine in the final part of the Billy Cup Gin King”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
– Elina may meet paula [Бадосою]if she will play. What do you expect from it? I think you played with her once. Then everything came to the Tai Breika in the third set. Tell us about the difficulties of the match against it.
– Yes, we have played against each other for a long time. It was on the grass. I think it’s hard to judge. But obviously we know each other’s game. Yes, she is a good tennis player. For me, it will be a big challenge to play against her. But we are here in completely different conditions compared to any other tournament. It will be a busy match. I look forward to him.
– Elina, every time Ukraine plays in Billy Cup Gin King, you seem to have the same team, the same players, a very stable composition. Do you think this is the key to success – to have a good atmosphere in the team?
– Yes, of course. Team spirit. Have good players. We have very strong girls, many in the top 100. It’s always good to have a choice. I think it is not easy for the captain, but it is good that there is a choice. I am very, very glad that we are finally in the final part of the KBDC. We have tried to qualify for so many years. Finally, we are here, so we enjoy every moment.
– Elina, six years have passed since you returned to China. The last time you were here at the final WTA tournament in Shenzhen. Now it’s Billy Gin King Cup. What kind of feeling do you get back to Senchez, to China as a whole?
– It has been a lot of time since I was not here for various reasons. I also missed a couple of years because of my pregnancy. I had operations. But now I am glad that we are here in the final part. It is very exciting – to be part of this event, to be able to play again here in China. I am glad to tournaments and this competition here.
– Elina, you also had a wonderful season this year. You have come back and play well. How do you feel a return to China? What is the plan for the following tournaments in China?
– It was a good season for me. Of course, I always want to play even better. For me, the Asian series in China is in full swing. I will try to play in all the tournaments that will be. It all depends on my physical condition. Just go day by day and do not rush, try not to take too much. Just try to do your best every day.
– You were here in 2019. You have already played on the central court. What do you think of a new court?
– The court is quite convenient. Then the color of the court was completely different. The arrangement of the court, I think, is the same. Yes, it was so long ago for me. It feels like it was another life. It’s a new event now. I just try to adjust the best, just trying to show everything I can.
– What do you think about the Chinese team here maybe a meeting in the future?
Of course, we see each other every week, again and again. We know each other’s game. They have a strong team. Of course, a pity is a fee [Ціньвень]she underwent surgery, could not be here. Of course, the home team is always not easy, strong. Good support for viewers. It can be difficult. Everyone who was here deserved to be here. They try their best.
