After defeating Kristina Mladenovic in the first round of singles at the Abu Dhabi WTA 500 in straight sets, Garbiñe Muguruza addressed the media by telematic means.
Match: “I started a bit off-kilter, with the wind, the track, not hitting the ball properly and moving a little weird. Then I ordered myself, and I started to improve and I turned the score around, dominating and not letting her do it in the points. It was difficult for me to find the sensations, but I am happy with the victory ”.
Track: “There are two options, dominate or run the whole game. I like the first one, it's my style of play. Also on a track like this, whoever takes the opportunity first will dominate. It's complicated because everyone starts to play very aggressive and there is pressure ”.
Equipment change: “In my case, it is difficult to change teams or coaches, because I like to keep them. For me it is not a question of whether the year is also good or the team is bad, the team is bad. It's about what I feel. If I think it is the correct one, I continue with it. And I have patience. It is difficult for me to change, because I always think that the people with the job will be for my entire career ”.
Sensations: “They are two victories and it is great to have played two games and win them. But the sensations are regular, because I have to play more and it is a surface that is very fast and there is wind. In it you have to be very full at each point. I want to get out of here with as many games as possible ”.
Next opponent, Aliaksandra Sasnovich: “It is always rare to play against someone you have never faced, but nowadays it is easy to look up statistics and watch games to study an opponent. I will do it as quickly as possible ”.