Iryna Begu continues her journey from Roland Garros, our athlete (27th seed) beat Sarah Errani with a score of 6-3, 6-0. At the press conference, Iryna told what was key in the match against the Italian, and also gave a description of her future opponent: Karolina Mukhova.

Iryna Begu says variation was key against an awkward athlete like Sarah Errani

A lot of patience is definitely needed against a player like Sara Errani. Then variations, as Iryna Begu said at the press conference.

“For the most part, it was the same tactic, it suited me well, there was no point in changing it. As I said in the last interview, I knew very well how he plays, we know each other very well, we also played together in doubles. I had a good plan.

She’s a difficult player on the ground, she’s a good dribbler, but when I had the opportunity to attack, I did, especially on the return. I tried to put both the first and the second from the first onslaught. From there, get an advantage, and then open your field.

When I couldn’t be aggressive I tried to vary as much as I could by picking the ball up and passing it, but overall I’d say the tactic was to put as much pressure on him as possible.

I lost my focus a bit (not at 3-0 when the score was tied and then at 3), I started to think too much and I’m glad that at 3-3 I managed to be aggressive again and patient at times when I could not close the game

I don’t mind this game, I know what to do and have the weapons to counter her high kick. I either play as high or try to take it faster, it depends on the situation. Therefore, I am not against its variations.

I could definitely do better today. Serving is better and I think there are things that can be improved in every match. From the physical, to the tactical, to the mental part. I try to look for perfection, but it does not exist, so I strive for it” – Iryna Begu.

Karolina Mukhova, a dangerous opponent – Aggressive, wants to dictate the game with her forehand

Iryna also talked about her future rival, Karolina Mukhova. The player from the Czech Republic is dangerous, aggressive, likes to dictate the pace and has great potential.

“She is a very good player with a lot of potential. I like the way she plays, she is aggressive, takes the ball very quickly, serves well, tries to dictate the game very well with her forehand. But I think I also have my weapon, and I can get her in trouble, vary her, trouble her on the lapel. I have the right game, but every match is difficult. Undoubtedly, it will be a tough match.

I remember the 2019 match (not all with Mukhova, but also with Roland Garros), I also recently played with her in Madrid. Even if I won, it doesn’t give me any security. Again, she’s an extremely good player, she’s had important wins this year, and they’ll take this match very seriously.

Of course, I have certain points of reference (not because they met recently – in Madrid), but as I said, she is a player who can come up with other tactics to put me in trouble,” he concluded. Iryna Begu.

Know:

• Iryna, the 27th favorite in Paris, will meet Karolina Mukhova (43 WTA), the Czech is a good player on clay.

• Iryna Begu and Karolina Mukhova have met twice so far, and each time our athlete won: 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 at Roland Garros-2019 and 6-4, 7-5 in Madrid this year.

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