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‘I’m very, very happy!’- Podoroska celebrates historic French Open run


Argentine Nadia Podoroska expressed her delight after becoming the first qualifier in French Open history to reach the last four at Roland Garros.

 

In a tournament full of surprise results Podoroska pulled off one of the most surprising of all on Tuesday, beating third seed and highly-fancied title contender Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

In just her second Grand Slam main draw appearance and first since the US Open four years ago, the Argentine is the first qualifier to reach a semi-final at a major since Alexandra Stevenson at Wimbledon in 1999

After her victory against Svitolina yesterday in what was her first ever match against a top 20 opponent, Podoroska could not hold back her delight.

“I’m very, very happy,” said the Argentine. “It’s difficult for me to speak after the match, but thanks to everyone for the support.”

Podoroska also credited an extended period of coaching with her team during lockdown as a key reason for her breakthrough run.

“I’ve been training a lot with all of my team and I think that’s why I’m here today,” commented the qualifier.

Podoroska will next be in action when she plays unseeded Iga Swiatek tomorrow for a place in Saturday’s final, in what is the first all-unseeded major semi-final since the French Open in 1983.


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