

I wanted to go out and try to execute this game plan as best as I could, and it was working for me really well today. You know, I have certainly added a little bit more variety to my game over the last couple of years. Was that the plan coming out here, to take the match out of her hands and control everything? It was incredible how aggressive you were.

We were calling it in the bunker there behind you. You know, it is just incredible to be on this stage, especially with the health challenges. I mean, you know yesterday I was talking about all the early mornings my dad would get up with me and practice with me before school. It is so many years of hard work and hours at an early age on court. It has been such a journey, and it doesn’t happen overnight. How much does this mean to you to start off the year like this and get to your first Grand Slam final.ĭC: Oh, it feels amazing. Jelena Dokic has interviewed Danielle Collins following her semi-final win.
