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.
Among all the scenarios that could have occurred in the match, the one where the American dominated the Greek and gave him not a single option came true. We will have an early final between Shelton and Alcaraz.
The American, one of the most charismatic players in the locker room, defeated Medvedev early this morning and then analyzed where the secret of his success lies in returning to the quarter-finals of the US Open.
