Two years later, Garbiñe Muguruza returns to raise a title. The one from Caracas got it in the WTA 1000 from Dubai, with a worked performance in front of the Czech Barbora Krejcikova, that it is worth ascending to the 13th place in the ranking. At the end of the game, Mugu analyzed his victory at the foot of the court before the tournament organization.
Qualification: “I have tried for many years by coming here consecutively. I am very happy to win here after having lost two consecutive finals. It was worth it this week. I am very happy about it.”
Progression: “I feel that the consistency I have now is very difficult to achieve. Playing two finals is a sign that the whole team is on the right track. It is very hard to have won this trophy, especially with this tough final.”
Dedication to your team: “I am strong and I am very proud of my entire team. I am not superstitious. I believe zero in luck. My physio, my coach, my entire team … I am very proud of all of them and I dedicate this title to them.”
Later, Garbiñe offered a telematic press conference in which he answered questions from the international and Spanish media.
Team: “Behind each player there has to be a great team. Conchita has the vision of a former player and that facilitates communication. There is chemistry, since I have known her there was a very good connection. Right now it's like that with the whole team ”.
Rival: “It was a cheating match, because we had never played or trained, she is a talented player, and I am happy to have been stronger.”
Conchita's absence: “I have to let my racket do the talking and do things myself.”
Moment: “I think I'm in my prime. Now I feel more complete, experienced, better physically and with a more stable tennis. I'm in a good moment ”.
Relief: “Winning a tournament has a special meaning, it gives you greater confidence, but it also gave me that having played two finals. I knew that what I was doing was right, and that sooner or later a trophy was going to arrive because I was putting myself in a position to get it. “
Mentality against a heavy player: “If it has been noticed on television, then more from the inside. It was a mentally difficult game, against a player I did not know. Sometimes knowing who you play with is easier. The opposite makes you nervous. I was very surprised by her level, although the bath break was exaggeratedly long. I had to empty myself mentally and physically, to make one last effort. I thought she was going to have to suffer a lot to win. ”
In focus: “I don't think it's a favorite or not, although I've always thought I was running for the trophy when I played a tournament. He knew that if he was right he could win. Being the focus of attention comes and goes, but I always see myself as a candidate to win. I have that confidence in me ”.
Spanish women's tennis: “It is great that the Spanish are in the finals or doing things well, there are players who promise a lot and good quarry. I always like my teammates to do well, now we are in a very good time ”.
First thought: “The first thing I thought was that tomorrow I didn't have to play another game. Now comes the time to enjoy, without thinking about the next opponent, in the next game. That's it, it's over ”.