(VIDEO): Aryna Sabalenka mimics Danielle Collins during win in Madrid Open
WTATuesday, 30 April 2024 at 12:29
World number two Aryna Sabalenka has mimicked America’s Danielle
Collins during their meeting in the Madrid Open. The Belarusian tennis star registered
an impressive win as she came back from a set down to secure her place in the quarterfinal
after securing a win with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. During the ninth game of
the first set, Collins, while trying to save a break point, produced an ace and
shouted ‘come on’. On the next point, the two-time Grand Slam returned the
favour and shouted ‘come on’ mimicking the 30-year-old.
After the match, Sabalenka admitted that it was a ‘tough
battle’ but thanked the fans sitting in the arena for giving her the support
she needed throughout the competition. “It was a tough battle,” she said. “She
played unbelievable tennis. Thank you guys for staying and supporting us.
That’s why I really love Madrid. You guys are unbelievable. You make this
tournament special. Thank you so much for all the support and an incredible
atmosphere.”
Sabalenka, who had a brilliant start to the 2024 season
where she lifted the Australian Open for the second time, will now face Russia’s
young sensation Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinal of the mega-event on
Wednesday.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
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