praised comeback in their fourth round match at the Australian Open. The American was leading a set and a break, then Halep raised her level and took it to a third set.
Thats why shes No. 1, said the 23-time Major winner. She literally lifted her game to a new level. I didnt. I kind of stayed at the same level, and I should have looked at my game, as well.
But its a part of this journey on my way back. You know, like I was saying, its 10 months, so I cant be too upset at myself. I felt like I did have an opportunity to win that in straight sets, but then Im playing the No.
1 player in the world. So Im still learning, which is, at my age and my point in my career, I think admirable and exciting that I still have things I can learn from. Serena feels confident about her chances going forward: I think overall Im hanging in there.
I think overall Im solid. I can definitely go to a new level. I have to if I want to stay in the tournament. Serena will now face the Czech Karolina Pliskova, who defeated her at 2016 US Open semifinals. But that looks a stronger Serena.
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