“Naomi conducted a press conference after the victory over Tauson and the release in Montreal’s finals”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
– Naomi, congratulate on the final in Montreal. What emotions do you feel?
– Thank you. Honestly, I’m very happy … And a little sleepy. That’s all I can think about now. But I am excited by the opportunity to play my first big hard final after returning.
– Did you lead 6: 2, 4: 2, and then what happened?
– Life … I don’t know. She is a great tennis player, and it seems to me that if you give her the least opportunity, she will take advantage of it. Although I also played well. It just accepts very well, and it creates additional pressure to hold the feed.
– Tomorrow you will play with a young tennis player who will have the support of the stands. She walked through the net, making a lot of sensations. How do you look at the future finale?
– Honestly, I do not think of it much about it yet. I just try to recover as best you can. Of course, I watched her match today because they played before us. I was amazed at how calm she behaved. She seems to have played a match – yes? Yes, it was. This is very impressive for 18-year-old. Cool that she does it at the home tournament.
-In one interview with 4 years ago, she called you her idol …
– Oh, God … I’m shocked! It’s very cute. It seems that I need to be especially good tomorrow – I can’t allow it to be disappointed in me. I am funny, I looked at TV and thought, “This is my little copy” – we have the same blue dresses, bunches … I am really happy. She always said that I would like to play with someone who is equal to me. And here – it happens much earlier than I expected.
– Maybe I’m wrong, but it seemed you are trying to reduce your expectations at this tournament. Is that so? And for whom do you do it – for yourself or for others?
– I say to everyone – I go for a match. The victories just brought me here. I am the person who likes to study after every match. And I have already played with very strong rivals. So I’m grateful for that. And about expectations … Yes, I said that I don’t want to expect a lot now. I just try to enjoy this journey. Therefore, even fun, I am here in the finals.
– Tomorrow you will have to play the third match in three days. You say you are proud of your physical form. Is there any experiences?
– Honestly? I feel a little grandmother, if you talk frankly. But in general, I always recover quickly – this is one of my strong qualities. And I’m the type of player who becomes lighter, the more matches I play. Now I feel well, I hope this will be enough to play with a teenager – she will definitely have energy!
On the night of August 8, Osaka will fight for the trophy of the Canadian thousands against Victoria MBOCO. The decisive match will start at 01:00 in Kiev.
