“Elina conducted a flash interview after defeating Diana Schneider”, — write: sport.ua
– Elina, congratulations. When you converted the match point, you had the biggest smile on your face. It was a difficult match, wasn’t it? Relief?
– Yes, of course. It was a tough match. I really hoped to hold the serve. We exchanged a couple of breaks and I was a little disappointed with myself. But in the end, I’m very, very happy with my game. And of course, to play and win in front of you [фанати] – this is really very, very cool. Thank you.
– In the first set, you went point for point. You played perfectly in the tiebreak. In the second game you were winning 3:1 and you had a game ball. You did not implement it. How disappointed were you? Because I saw you take a few very deep breaths.
– This is how to deal with disappointments. Of course, when you miss a few chances, it feels like the end of the world. So of course you want to get back in the game and fight. I was very happy and tried to release this disappointment in my shots and hit even harder.
– You did a great job. And your husband – is he still here? Yes, he’s still here [дивиться на Гаеля Монфіса]. He doesn’t like it when we talk about him, but I have to ask you – unfortunately he lost in the first round – what’s the best tennis advice he’s ever given you? Or you might have problems (laughs).
– I think, to be more calm (laughs). Being more calm is what he taught me. We play a lot of matches. We started playing tennis when we were very young. I started playing tennis at the age of four. He started playing tennis at the age of three. We spend our whole lives on the court and I think it’s important to find things you enjoy off the court as well. We have a beautiful family with our daughter Skye. This is such a wonderful gift for us. It is a special moment for us to spend Gael’s last year together and enjoy it as much as possible.
– During matches, you are definitely more relaxed (Elina laughs). After the previous match you were asked what you were going to do for the rest of the day. You said you were going to take Gael’s credit card and go shopping. what did you buy
– I bought several bags. Thank you very much [звертається до Гаеля]. I like it very much. You are such a good man. Now I think he will ask me to take my credit card to pay for his purchases.
– Don’t do this. Don’t give it to him, Elina. Congratulations on the victory and two bags. Applause to Elina Svitolinia!
