The Japanese surprised at the press conference with a mature speech, above any results that could destabilize her. However, on the court, she acknowledges that she still has work to do.
The Japanese player, who started the tournament from the preliminary round, has made it into the top eight of the draw, recalling her best level of tennis. The world number #125 is smiling again in the big arenas.
The Russian, who reached her first quarterfinals at the US Open, lamented Potapova's injury at the end of the match and stated that a conversation with her psychologist in Cincinnati changed her mindset.
