THE Maria Sakkari won in Guadalajara the second title of her career and first in a thousand tournaments. At the press conference, she answered her critics between seriousness and humor.
“It’s been really tough all these years, especially the last two when I’ve been a Top 10 player. Everyone’s been saying “she’s Top 10, Top 5, Top 3 and she’s only won one 250. I can finally shut them up (laughs). road is still long. I don’t want to stop at the two titles. I’m just happy for myself that I was able to overcome this and prove to myself that I can achieve great things“, he emphasized.
As for the difficult time he went through in the past weeks, he said: “It was hard, I won’t deny that. I won’t even begin to say how difficult the past few months have been, I’ve said enough. It is past. It’s important that I was able to come back and find a way to be happy on the court again. That was my biggest goal this week and my biggest success. I am happy that I found the way this week and that it happened in Guadalajara».
Asked if last year’s final loss against Jessica Pegula in Mexico helped her? “I do not think so. It has nothing to do with last season. It’s been 12 months, it’s in the past. It’s about how I played this week, how I was mentally. That’s all that matters. I wasn’t thinking about last year, it didn’t affect my game. I just felt that today I was ready to do it and I did“, he replied.
“It was definitely the biggest win of my career. It’s hard to talk now because I haven’t had time to realize and just relax and enjoy it. Surely tomorrow and the day after will be two very happy days. I’m grateful it happened here. I’ve said it many times this week that I’m enjoying my time here. Thank you for being here, it was amazingSakkari continued.
What makes it more difficult for her opponents? “My fighting spirit, the fact that I don’t give up most of the time, my consistent game. I’m athletic and hard to get through“, he replied.
Finally, about whether Mexico brings good luck to the Greeks, since Stefanos Tsitsipas won this year in Los Campos, he said with a smile:Rather. I feel like I personally always play well here. I’ve said before that the place suits my game. I am happy that two Greeks won tournaments this year in Mexico».
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