“American has discovered character and forced a rival to capitulate”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The American showed character, did not get back even when Sobolenko began to return in the third set, and forced the rival to capitulate.
About your feelings
“Incredible. Being in the finale is very exciting. I still can’t believe it. I am very happy that I can share this moment with loved ones. I enjoy the process. I will not say that hard work is “paid” because I just enjoy the way. I believed that the result would come, but you never know if it really happens. It is still difficult to believe in what it happened. ”
About the match
“The second set was like American slides. It was difficult to hold on. Against the first racket of the world, every draw is on the verge. She is a very complex rival. I knew I had to work for full and minimize mistakes. To defeat Arina, you need to play perfectly. It was not easy. ”
About the lost second set
“I held the first set well, kept my submission. Both we played unstable throughout the match – it was noticeable. We made many mistakes. Both were nervous – it is still a way out to the Wimbledon finals. But we both went to the Bank on the feed. It was difficult for me to keep the feed, and after the defeat in the second set I knew – I needed to be full in the third. She added and improved the game during the match. I realized that I would not be able to win only at the expense of its mistakes – it was necessary to add and act as aggressively as possible. ”
About pause in a career
“This I showed everyone that it was possible. This is a special message because many told me that I would no longer return to the top-level after such a pause. It was difficult to accept – I dreamed of returning and once winning a big helmet tournament. To prove to everyone that you can take care of yourself – it means a lot to me. ”
About the weather and humidity
“It was difficult. I was very tired during the draw. When she went to the restroom, she looked in the mirror – the face was completely red. She tried to keep cool during pauses. I knew the match would be difficult. We infrequently play in such heat as today. ”
About three faded matches
“I didn’t think about it. She played and served perfectly. I understood – to win, I needed to do something big. Yes, I started to get nervous when I was shaking another mattl. But in the end, she felt a great relief when it ended with a victory. ”
About the finale against Iga Swontek
“She is a stunning tennis player. She was also a source of inspiration for me – her attitude to business and all her achievements. The finale with it is definitely a special match. I hope to show high level tennis and fight. I want to enjoy every moment and not think about what is at stake. ”