VIKING INTERNATIONAL

June 24, 2021

Camila Giorgi

Devonshire Park

Press Conference

C. GIORGI/A. Sabalenka

7-6, 0-6, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Well done. Just talk us through the match and what made the difference in the end to you winning in three sets.

CAMILA GIORGI: I think it was a great match. I was very consistent. Was a very good level. At the end was I think more mental than the game.

Q. Can you explain how you felt on the grass? Because watching that match, it didn't feel like a grass court match. It felt like a quick hard court match but played on grass. How much allowance did you make for the grass?

CAMILA GIORGI: I think was very consistent match. I mean, the ground are very fast, so it's great for my game. Was very good. I thought it was very positive.

Q. Since reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon three years ago, has that given you a confidence that you can play on this surface that you didn't have before?

CAMILA GIORGI: No, I think it's very good, is very good to play many matches, especially in that period of the year. So I think this helps, and especially it can improve my game.

Q. How much do you feel like you have to change your game or not change your game when you play on grass?

CAMILA GIORGI: No, I think it's, I can play my game, is different. I can totally play my game and express a good game.

Q. With the low bounces on grass, do you like the ball low or do you prefer, like on clay or hard court, the ball being higher for you to hit?

CAMILA GIORGI: No, really now I think -- I mean, I think it was, I like the grass. I like a lot. I think it's a very good surface.

Q. Looking ahead to playing Kontaveit, what is the challenge of playing Anett?

CAMILA GIORGI: I think is gonna be on center court, so I think is gonna be a great match.

Q. In the matches that you have played against her before, what are the things that you learned playing against her that you need to do for tomorrow?

CAMILA GIORGI: I think is gonna be like very, like, consistent game. That's for sure. Is gonna be very good level.