Aryna Zabalenka defeated Madison Keys in the semis after losing 6-0 in the first set but managed to turn the match around winning the other set in tie break 6-7, 6-7.
She was so excited about herself and her performance and showed that during the post-game interview. She was asked about her mistake, celebrating the win in the match point.
“Well, actually I thought that we play that break till up to seven and I don’t know. I was just all over the place and I was, I don’t know. I was crazy, but thanks team it reminded me that it is actually up to ten and I’m really happy that after that reaction I was able to stay focused and I was able to finish this match because I mean it could be all the way around.”
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“But anyway, I mean she played incredible tennis, it was just something, it was just another level. Somehow, I don’t know how actually I turned around this match and I wanted it. It really means a lot being in the final for the first time. It really means a lot to me and I mean I know you guys [the crowd] want her to win. That’s normal. I expect that, but anyway thanks for staying that late, and thanks to the atmosphere.”
Zabalenka was physical and really strong in the semi and this time she will go for another spectacular match. This time Coco Gauff will have a different type of opponent and for Zabalenka the final is another stage.
She will have to change some things in her game to be prepared for an opponent like Gauff. Zabalenka made four double fouls and she was second in first and second-serve accuracy. But she collected 12 aces and her strength will help her in the final.