"But if you think I'm going to share my prize money with you... It's not happening" 🤣 A candid on-court interview by @arinarodionova after defeating Kenin in Brisbane! #BrisbaneTennis
"If you think I’m gonna share my prize money with you, it’s not happening": Arina Rodionova's hilarious response after shocking Kenin in Brisbane
WTAWednesday, 03 January 2024 at 02:00
Australia’s tennis player Arina Rodionova provided a hilarious response after winning a hard-fought tie against America’s Sofia Kenin in Brisbane.
The 34-year-old started the 2024 season brightly as she defeated the 2020 Australian Open champion in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 7-6.
“Thank you so much. A little tired and I was almost like upset that it didn’t go to third [set],” she said. “I was thinking that the match might end in three hours and 15 minutes, but it ended in only two hours and 24 minutes, so I might have to go for a run, I guess.
“Honestly, I only won because of you guys [the fans]. I mean Thank you so much. But if you think I am going to share my prize money with you, it’s not happening.”
The win will be a big one for Rodionova who is coming into the competition on the back of a disappointing campaign. In 2023, she could not qualify for the main round of any Grand Slam.
It was the second consecutive year that the Tambov-born failed to qualify for the main draw of any major tournament. Rodionova will now face the winner of the match between Mirra Andreeva and Liudmila Samsonova in the round of 16 clash on Wednesday.
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