If we have to pick a match from what we have from Roland Garrosmost will stay where they starred in the second round Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka.
The Pole and the Japanese put on an impressive display of strength and technique at the level of only world-class players like them.
Despite going down 2-5 in the third set, the current world number 1 managed an amazing comeback. and close out the match 7-6(1), 1-6, 7-5 in nearly three hours of intense tension.
The built-up tension was so intense that the Polish girl collapsed in the locker room and burst into tears.in pictures that went around the world and he himself commented later.
“Well, it’s simply a reaction to overwhelming emotions, nothing more. Honestly, I thought I was going to be left out of the tournament, that’s how I felt on the court, until everything changed. I was happy to win that fight, but I still felt like I was on edge. So I took it out, I just started crying” he explained in the press room.
His great rival for the world tennis throne was also asked about it, Aryna Sabalenka.
“I just saw a little clip of her crying and I totally get it. This is a very difficult game. He almost lost that game. I guess I just released all the tension. I think I will too“said the Belarusian after defeating Paula Badosa.
“Yes, there is a lot of pressure in tennis, but only if you focus on that pressure. “I think, like me personally, I’m just trying to focus on myself and improve as a player and give my best tennis every time I play,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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