Aryna Sabalenka, nice message to Jasmine Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka, nice message to Jasmine Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka praised Jasmine Paolini after her victory in the WTA Finals against the Tuscan in Riyadh: "The match è was really tough, not only in the last part. Jasmine è a great player, she constantly puts pressure on you and moves very well. Also, she serves much better than people think".
L'Azzurra succumbed in two sets 6-3, 7-5, missing a set point on 5-4 in the second set: "As I have already said before, Jasmine è a great player. For me è an important victory, I am very happy with my performance, especially the way I avoided the third set".
" The match would have become even more complicated. At that moment I tried to stay aggressive and not to lose my composure. Somehow I had to win in two sets. In those moments è it was inevitable to think about the possibility of going to the third. I only thought about fighting on every point. I am happy with the shot played on the set point offered on 4-5, it allowed me to win a crucial match".
The Belarusian then thanked her team: "I am proud of what I am achieving, but not only for me: also for my team. Together we have overcome many obstacles to be in this position and to express high-level tennis. Being number one is not just about me, but è a matter of the team and all the work that'è behind".
