Maybe there is a little superstition. When you win the Adelaide International [in 2022]I have opened the semi -finals in Australia. So, when I won Adelaade again this year, I may have been in my head, but this may be lucky. You may see running in Australia.
I don’t actually see a draw, so I’m always surprised at the end of the game about who the next opponent is. Some people like to see -I know [current World No. 6] Jessie Pegula knows that he is doing everything that can happen. But I always thought that it could actually play how it was very unusual, why was your time wasted? Eventually, at some point, you understand it. But in this case, I’m happy Was not Look at the draw. That may have been a little difficult. Each round was definitely more confident, and as things went, I was more convinced and I was convinced that I could have a trophy on Saturday.
What does you mean to achieve this milestone of acquiring a major? Do you feel that many pressure has been released?
I think I have finally arrived where I felt I didn’t need to prove myself anymore. Obviously, as a professional tennis player, I always wanted to beat more draws, but I was not looking for verification by winning the slum. do not have To beat the slum is not only one of the ways I get, but I really thank you in a way you don’t think you can do it before.
In a way, I hope I can do it [reassure my younger self]But in other ways, I experienced all the harsh moments, and I think broken heart led me to this point. So I believe it will happen for everything.
With Australia’s open victory, he joins the greats of Black Tennis like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. What does it mean for you to see many young girls represented by you?
In particular, at this point of my career, as long as I have it, I think it is important to express as a woman who has experienced many difficult times as long as I have. It’s surprising that a small girl can be a person who can respect and say, “She looks like me.”
I received a very nice note from Serena. Since we first played, she always believed that I could definitely be the winner of the Grand Slam. And as a person who respects her very much, I always made me feel, “I understand, if she says, it must be true.” It’s definitely something you dream of when you are a small child, as you finally get one and have all your support and kind words.