ROLAND GARROS

June 5, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka

Quick Quotes

M. ANDREEVA/A. Sabalenka

6-7, 6-4, 6-4

Q. Aryna, thank you for sitting down with us. We saw you weren't feeling your best on court today. Could you give us more detail on what was wrong and how you are feeling now?

ARYNA SABALENKA: Yes, I had a difficult time out there physically today. I have been very sick the last few days with some kind of stomach bug, so it's been a challenge.

Q. Is this something that has been going for a while or just today?

ARYNA SABALENKA: It has been a few days, yes. I did my best to try and manage it.

Q. Did you ever consider retiring during the match? What kept you going till the end?

ARYNA SABALENKA: No, I always do my best to fight to the end. I had to keep trying and just hope I could find a way and feel a bit better.

Q. In terms of tennis, how would you describe today's match, your and Mirra's performance?

ARYNA SABALENKA: From my side, I was just fighting and doing everything I could with my shots to keep going. Mirra is a great player.

Q. What's next in the schedule for you, and how do you plan to switch to the grass courts? Any pre-Wimbledon tournaments planned?

ARYNA SABALENKA: I will start training on grass as soon as I can and then play in Berlin.