CHINA OPEN

October 5, 2023

Wang Xinyu

Press Conference

M. SAKKARI/Wang Xinyu

6-4, 2-6, 6-3

THE MODERATOR: Can you describe your thoughts on the match.

WANG XINYU: Well, I think it was a tough match. I think I played good. Just, like, few points was unlucky in the third set. It's also my first time playing her, so I'm also adjusting to her game.

I think next time it will be better.

THE MODERATOR: Questions in Chinese.

Q. Regarding this match, what did you do well? What did you not do very well?

WANG XINYU: I thought today was a very close match. Both of us had opportunities. It was only a couple of points in the third set. I had a few points where I could break her serve, but it was unlucky.

First time facing this opponent, I'm trying to adapt to her play, her tennis. I'm trying to learn step by step. I think next time I will do better.

Q. Can you talk about the differences between this opponent and the opponent of the last round? What kind of things do you think you can improve on?

WANG XINYU: Maria was more aggressive, but not a very powerful player. She serves very well. I think that gave me a lot of pressure because when she served, I did not have that many chances to break her.

When I was playing her, I didn't feel that she was that powerful.

Q. How about your left knee? How was the injury? I saw you were wearing protective gear in your matches.

WANG XINYU: Because I have been playing matches, I didn't have time to have a health checkup. After this I would like to have a thorough checkup. Based on that I will make plans.

Q. You won a Grand Slam in the doubles. Also your ranking is going up in singles. More exposure in the media compared to previous years. How are you dealing with the pressure in terms of different activities? Did you see yourself growing in this regard?

WANG XINYU: Coming into here, the first matches I was still trying to adapt because it's been a long time since I came back to China. A lot of people were cheering for me. I felt nervous. There were times when I had difficulties adjusting.

But I think this is a process because there's so many people cheering for you. It comes also with some concerns. But it's a good concern, a good thing that can encourage me to do better.

I really enjoy every match here in the China Open.

Q. You just mentioned you will have a health checkup. How are you feeling now physically?

WANG XINYU: More or less the same for a long time. I didn't really have time to take a full break to fully recover.