Interviews
February 23, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Congratulations on reaching the semifinal. SORANA CIRSTEA: Thank you. THE MODERATOR: How pleased are you with that win? SORANA CIRSTEA: Of course, I am very pleased. I’ll...
February 22, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Coco, congratulations on reaching the quarterfinal. How pleased are you with the win today? COCO GAUFF: Yeah, I’m happy. Obviously wasn’t the best tennis that I played....
February 22, 2024
THE MODERATOR: We’ll go straight into questions. Who would like to start? Q. Generally your thoughts on the match and what you needed to do especially in the second...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Congratulations on your opening win here in Dubai. Can you describe your thoughts after the match. IGA SWIATEK: Well, for sure it wasn’t easy. We had a...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Elena, welcome to Dubai. Tough way to win today. Can you talk us through the match, the first set, how you were able to power through in...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Hard luck today, Aryna. ARYNA SABALENKA: Thank you. THE MODERATOR: What makes Donna such a tricky opponent? ARYNA SABALENKA: Especially on these courts, the way she played...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Donna, congratulations. A win over the world No. 2. You’ve had some tough battles these past few years. Can you talk about the match today. DONNA VEKIC:...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Marketa, congratulations on your win today. A very tough opponent. Can you talk about your performance today in the match. MARKETA VONDROUSOVA: Yeah, I mean, we played...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: We’ll go straight to questions. Q. How big a win was that for you? MARIA SAKKARI: I mean, I’m glad you understand the difference between wins. Of...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. You’re a two-time champion here. What is it like to be back in Dubai? ELINA SVITOLINA: Yeah, it’s a great tournament here. I’m really...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Welcome to Dubai. You’ve been here a few days. How is your preparation so far? COCO GAUFF: Yeah, so far, so good. I’m looking forward to hopefully...
February 20, 2024
THE MODERATOR: Can you begin by describing your thoughts after the match. JELENA OSTAPENKO: Yeah, it was a very tough match. I miscounted the score. First time I think...
