20 ordspråk av Tatiana Golovin
Tatiana Golovin
Because she hits really hard and she doesn't make mistakes, she's a very tough player to beat, so I was happy with my performance.
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But after I sat down (for the medical time-out), I really felt it and just couldn't go on. I'm sad that I couldn't play. Unfortunately, if it's your Achilles, you feel it all the time; it's not a special movement.
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But you can tell she plays like someone who has won grand slams. Her choice of shots, the way she moves, things like that. We are all happy to have her back.
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I am disappointed, I was so close.
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I can hardly believe that I won this match.
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I can hardly believe that I won this match. I was too slow in the first set but now it's like I'm back at my best.
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I just tried to play my own game and she started to make unforced errors. That's the way tennis goes.
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I knew how she was going to play and I knew I had to be tough out there. Playing at home really helps. I was really solid out there. There were a few points that were really important that I got through.
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I played against a few top-ten players already, and I always kept losing in three sets,
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I think it's actually good because I think it gives a little break to the umpires because you're not like screaming at them, and it makes you feel better, too.
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I was kind of ready for how she plays. I could pick up a few things about her game and just had to take more advantage of the chances that I had, but I got tired and made some unforced errors. I tried not to give her too many angles but she can get to every ball with her long arms and legs. I tried to hit to her body and keep it deep.
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I was pleased with my serve today and I think it will be a big part of my game as the tournament continues.
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It didn't feel that bad this morning and I thought that it would be okay,
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Of course I am disappointed, I was so close. Kim was absolutely solid at decisive points and was playing very aggressive throughout.
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She said, 'Do you want to play?' and I said 'Of course. Who doesn't want to play with Martina? I just feel very lucky. We're all very happy to have her back.
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