Who will succeed in stopping Aryna Sabalenka has Melbourne ? This Friday, the Belarusian won an eighth victory in a row this year, after her title at Brisbanebut above all a seventeenth success in a row in the Australian Grand Slam, having won the last two editions. She got the best of Clara Tauson7-6(5), 6-4. The Belarusian obtained 17 break points, with 6 converted, and was able to impose her power to dictate her law and slip into the eighth. She will face Mirra Andreeva. With full confidence, Sabalenka will be huge favorite against the Russian nugget, torpedoed by the native of Minsk 6-3, 6-2 on January 4 at Brisbane…
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“I remember how strong I am, how much I wanted this when I was a child”
“During this match, I often thought to myself how strong I was!”explained Sabalenka at a press conference. “There were a lot of difficult situations, but I always stood there, trying to squeeze her, making a lot of effort. What I told myself all the time was that everything was difficult, but I struggled with many factors over the past few years. I believe that all these difficult experiences have made me a very strong person. It’s a mix of everything: I remember how strong I am, how much I wanted this when I was a child. Then I look at the stands, I see all the people sitting there, encouraging me, helping me achieve my dreams. I can’t give up with so many people, they push me to do my best. When I hear the support from the crowd, I can’t give up so easily, it all helps me stay motivated and keep fighting no matter what.”
“The atmosphere helps me a lot here; it’s like I’m playing with my loved ones”
The world number 1 tried to explain her special connection with Australia. “The atmosphere helps me a lot here; it’s like I’m playing with my loved ones. It’s like I’m playing with my own people. I really feel the support at all times. It’s incredible, it’s like a dream, that’s why I’m so motivated every time I come here. The stats are incredible, honestly, if someone had told me this five years ago I would have found it hard to believe. I don’t know if statistics help me win matches, because I always have to be there, fight for every point and bring out my best Tennis. If I can’t give the best of myself, I need an unfailing fighting spirit. I’m taking things step by step, trying to focus on myself.”
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