Karolina Muchova will hardly be able to happily recall the phrase that decided the 2023 Roland Garros final. The Czech tennis player was trailing 6-2, 3-0 but turned things around and led twice with a break in the third period of the game.
Muchova squandered a valuable break point in game 9, then ended the match with a painful double fault in the following game. Nevertheless, the player born in 1996 will not be influenced by the last act of Roland Garros, conquered for the third time by Iga Swiatek, but will see Paris as a new starting point to build something extraordinary.
Muchova couldn’t hold back tears both on the pitch and at the press conference.
Muchova in tears at the press conference
The Czech said at the press conference: “A somewhat bitter feeling because the match was very even.
Overall, however, to already be able to call myself a Grand Slam finalist is an exceptional result and it will give me great motivation to work in the future and fight for the big titles again.
I played more aggressively in the second set and I think it worked. She had difficulties, was a bit more nervous and also started to make mistakes. After taking my chance in the second set, I thought the match could go my way.” She added: “I’ve always believed in myself in every Grand Slam tournament I’ve played in.
Reaching a final gives me a very good feeling. It’s good for my confidence. Now I know I’m capable of getting great results. I never expected to get this result on clay.
I can’t wait to play on grass, which is the fast surface I prefer. Iga is number one in the world and I came so close to beating her. Now I think I can do it. Of course I’m a little sad, but in a few weeks I’ll look at this tournament differently. I gave everything on the pitch, so I have nothing to blame myself for.”
2023-06-11 15:36:49
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