Porsche Tennis Grand Prix-Becoming No. 1 was a boost for me
Stuttgart. It was really hard work for the world No. 1. In a match that lasted 2:48 hours Victoria Azarenka eventually stopped Mona Barthel’s winning run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 6-4 6-7, 7-5 after an enthralling match in front of a sold-out Porsche Arena. After the match she talked about …
… her opponent Mona Barthel: “She played great tennis today. Having already played her three times this year, I know she is the one to watch. She serves well and was still bombing in aces after two and a half hours today. And she plays better when she’s behind than when she’s in front.”
… her No. 1 position: “Becoming No. 1 was a boost for me and for my self-confidence. But I am still trying to play better and better tennis.”
… her 26-match winning streak: “That’s now over but I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. Now it’s another kind of series – a clay court series.”
