Podoroska keeps on dreaming big

Nadia Podoroska had a breakthrough 2020 when she reached the semifinal of the Roland Garros but she is not done yet.

The Argentine player was ranked 131 when she arrived in Paris for the French Open. She would put together some amazing performances reaching the semifinal and losing to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. But she is not done yet as she said recently:

“I have a lot of dreams. To be No.1 in the world, to lead Argentina to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, to get on the podium at the Olympics, and to win a Grand Slam.”

One of those dreams in the Billie Jean King Cup and the Argentine has very special feelings about it. She said:

"All the ties are special. I love to play with the team and to represent Argentina. I keep the memory of the last tie against Chile with Mercedes Paz very much alive. We had a great team and won. I value a lot playing for the team and not just for myself. It is different – there is a group mentality that is outstanding."

Speaking on the goals going forward she said:

“Out next aim is to beat Kazakhstan next year; this is a great challenge for the team. What I wish in the future is to play in the Play-offs and Qualifiers, and to reach the Finals.”

When asked what was behind her sudden emergence she said:

“I had to improve my service and return, and I needed to finish points at the net. I trained hard in Alicante. That was very helpful because usually we don´t have so much time to prepare. I think that made the difference and had an impact on my results."

And she will continue to rise and rise through the ranks as time goes on so this won't be the last we see of her.