Sabalenka’s confession after reaching the final in Rome: “Luckily I didn’t do it”

The Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka announced this Thursdayafter qualifying for the final by defeating American Danielle Collins in the semifinals of the WTA 1,000 in Rome, who is considering withdrawing from the tournament due to a back injury.

“I thought about withdrawing from the tournament. Fortunately, I have one more day and I have recovered a lot. Fortunately I didn’t, so I think we’re on the right track.“he said in a press conference.

“I’m doing everything to recover as soon as possible and be ready for Paris. Right now I feel great. I don’t feel any pain while playing. Of course, if something happens in the game, I will stop because Paris is just around the corner,” he said.

In the final in Rome he will face the Polish Iga Swiatekwhere he recently lost in the final in Madrid.

Sabalenka gets her chance for revenge against the top favorite in what will be their fourth final of 2024, the first time in Rome.

Against Collins, one of the best tennis players of all time, he was unstoppable. He suffered a bit in a first set where he had to break twice as Collins got a break in his favour, but he crushed in the second to seal his ticket.

In that second challenge he had no rival, no matter how hard Collins tried to overcome the Belarusian wall., no cracks were found. With 2 breaks and not giving her rival any break options, Sabalenka closed out the match after 1 hour and 25 minutes of fighting. There will be a grand finale, the best possible, this Saturday.

Swiatek and Sabalenka will answer the Rome tournament in a match with the flavor of Madrid, with the taste of revenge and greatness between the 2 best tennis players on the circuit.