"It was a really incredible match," said the Ukrainian. "Thanks guys, even if you did not support me!" Svitolina, who maintained the lead throughout the match except when her opponent led 3-0 in the second run, said the score does not reflect the intensity of the match.
"It was one of the best moods I played in. It was really special, it really pushed me to raise my level.
I had to stay very focused. I had to play every point as if it was the last one, "said the 24-year-old to the press. "(I had) Try to always put an extra ball over the net.
I was expecting her to raise her level. She is a very experienced player, so she knows how to handle those moments. I was expecting a very difficult match and we would see the result at the end.
It was incredibly difficult. Only a few points decided the result. "Svitolina, who will then play against the winner between Rebecca Peterson and Dayana Yastremska, seems to have a great admiration for the older sisters Williams.
The American has managed to defend five match points with his service, before the recent semifinalist Wimbledon end the meeting with his game of service.
"Venus, it's amazing what she's doing on the court and off the court. I'm really inspired by her, "said Svitolina after the match, which echoes the mention she made of Williams as" the legend of women's tennis "after her first round victory.
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