Muguruza: “I think about Australia since the preseason”

Garbiñe Muguruza noted after defeating Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich (90 WTA) 6-1 and 6-4 in one hour and 20 minutes and achieving the Round of 16 of the Abu Dhabi tournament, that since the preseason his mind is set on the Australian Open, which begins on February 8.

“Looking ahead to Australia I have been thinking about it since preseason. Here I continue to train physically in addition to competing. This is still a week to give one last push to prepare to be ready for the tour in Australia, “Garbiñe said at the subsequent press conference.” I'm happy with how it's going for now. It's been a while since I competed. It can be difficult to get into a rhythm in the first tournament. That is why I have signed up for singles and doubles. Playing doubles helps me get more rhythm, subtract, serve, compete more. With Jennifer (Brady) we are playing well, it is the first time we have played and we are having fun, “said the Spanish about the two teams in which she competes.

“I'm happy how I'm playing. I see that I am knowing how to adapt to the wind conditions and speed of the track. You have to be very attentive, with a couple of points you can complicate a game? one set? so you have to be very focused, “she added about her form.” I want to play, and add hours on the court. I am without expectations, just wanting to play as much as possible. Having a schedule is appreciated after so much uncertainty it was like having a bit of peace and energy, “continued Muguruza.” We appreciate the work that the WTA and the tournaments are doing. I like to watch tournaments like Miami, Madrid, Rome, it gives us peace of mind and hopefully everything goes ahead. “

About his compatriots Paula Badosa and Sara Sorribes, also in the round of 16, Muguza commented: “It is very good that there are Spanish tennis players playing so well and it is good news for the Fed Cup and the Olympic Games.”