“Typically it is like a curler coaster. However in the present day I am happy with myself as a result of I felt I used to be enjoying higher and it was positively the perfect day for me in Rome.”
With these phrases shared within the on-court interview, Iga Swiatek analyzed her victory which allowed her to succeed in the semi-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after a victory in straight units in opposition to the American Madison Keys. The WTA No.1 dominated the quarterfinal match in opposition to the Pole, successful with the ultimate rating of 6-1 6-3, confirming herself as soon as once more because the tennis participant to beat on clay courts. In the identical on-court post-match interview, Iga defined the feelings she felt after successful the match in opposition to Keys.
Swiatek after beating Keys to succeed in third Rome SF
“You’re tremendous younger however you’ve gained lots. Inform me concerning the pleasure of successful a match. Is it at all times the identical or has it developed?”
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“For positive it is not at all times the identical. Each match has a distinct flavour. If you play like 80 matches a 12 months it looks like a routine, typically you actually really feel nice feelings. Like after the ultimate in Madrid, it was actually emotional. Typically you’re feeling reduction, which perhaps is not at all times one of the simplest ways is life,” she advised.
On the eve of the match in opposition to Keys, Swiatek defined: “I simply wish to preserve my rhythm and keep targeted. Enjoying in opposition to Madison isn’t simple. Bodily I really feel good, I’ve had a few days off since we completed in Madrid, but it surely was sufficient for me to get going once more, so bodily I’ve no issues. Now there are video games to play in a row, it is at all times like this in these tournaments and I will get used to it.”
Swiatek will now face winner of the match between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, within the semi-final of the Italian Open.