"It was very difficult with the crowd" Kontaveit breaks down in tears after the US Open match

Anett Kontaveit broke down in tears during her post-match press conference following the loss to Serena Williams at the US Open.

Kontaveit knew she was not going to get good treatment from the crowd as the New York crowd is rather known for being questionable at times. It was pretty bad at times with her every mistake being celebrated including doubles faults.

On the match, the Estoanin said:

“I thought I didn’t play a bad match at all. She definitely raised her level in the third set. She played amazing. In the first set she was serving so well in these important moments. I fought really hard, thought I played a decent match. She was better today."

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When asked a follow up question on the crowd, Kontaveit broke down while responding:

“I mean, it was hard … it was something I never experienced before. I don’t think it’s a personal attack against me or anything. I mean, it’s fair. I definitely had no shame losing to Serena,” she continued through tears. It was very difficult with the crowd.”

She left the room in tears after that.

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