Kaia won a very tough match and will play in the second round.
Kaia's own words: It was very difficult today for me. I do not feel very confident on the grass at the moment, but I will try to play better.
My opponent played very well today, she hit very uncomfortably for me. She attacked a lot with her forehand and hit slices with her backhand, which were difficult for me to attack. It occasionally feels like a lottery on the grass, the one who is more aggressive and succeeds with her shots will win. There is no plan B at grass.
With Kerber I will not be favourite of the match, I will not have that pressure. She hits flat and low, there will be big pressure on my legs as I need to bend my knees a lot."
Kaia will meet Angelique Kerber (WTA 7, GER) in the second round. Kaia is leading their head-to-head 1:0, but the match was played in 2009.
The second round match will most probably be played on Thursday.
Kaia won a very tough match and will play in the second round.
Kaia's own words: It was very difficult today for me. I do not feel very confident on the grass at the moment, but I will try to play better.
My opponent played very well today, she hit very uncomfortably for me. She attacked a lot with her forehand and hit slices with her backhand, which were difficult for me to attack. It occasionally feels like a lottery on the grass, the one who is more aggressive and succeeds with her shots will win. There is no plan B at grass.
With Kerber I will not be favourite of the match, I will not have that pressure. She hits flat and low, there will be big pressure on my legs as I need to bend my knees a lot."
Kaia will meet Angelique Kerber (WTA 7, GER) in the second round. Kaia is leading their head-to-head 1:0, but the match was played in 2009.
The second round match will most probably be played on Thursday.