“I feel like … I had one fan and here I have a lot of, especially Canadian, fans,” the now-World No. 10 said. “I saw a lot of Canadian flags and people, I guess just locals, who were rooting for me, so that was a really heartwarming feeling. It just motivated me to keep going, and it was amazing.”
“The grounds are just beautiful,” she said. “I feel like I’m at a Grand Slam right now. They say [it’s] the ‘fifth Slam’ for a reason. … So far, what’s not to enjoy about it?”
“It’s crazy to see how far I’ve come,” she continued. “I would’ve never thought I’d be in this position today. I feel like I’m so thankful and grateful for everything that has been in front of me, and taking opportunities that will advance me further.
“I feel like I always just take things day by day. You never know, I surprise myself, and here we are.”
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