My opponent's reaction broke my heart, admits Serena Williams
In a press conference at the Australian Open Serena Williams revealed what she told her opponent Dayana Yastremska after defeating her in straight sets, 6-2 6-1. Yastremska started crying and became emotional. 'As she was walking towards the net, I could tell she was quite upset', said Serena. 'I kind of liked that. It shows she wasn't just there to play a good match, she was there to win. She wanted to win. That really broke my heart. I think she's a good talent. It's good to see that attitude.'
Asked about the younger players' big motivation heading into the court, Serena added: 'You go out there and you want to win. I remember one time in particular against Venus at Wimbledon, as I was walking to the net, I started bawling. I couldn't help it. Young girls, young women, just want to go out there and do their best and want to win.'
Serena praised Andy Murray's support for women's tennis and trying to make it have the same rights as for men's: 'I think Andy has been really vocal about everyone being treated equally. Like I said the other day, in order for change to really be made, men and women have to work together, they have to have the same message, they have to support each other. As many people as we can get to support us, that's what it's going to take.'
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from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2RBunjX
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