Melbourne: Alize Cornet said it had “eternal respect” for the grand slam champions after he opened Australia’s Exit Wednesday – and now know how difficult it is to win seven matches in two weeks to lift the main.
France’s veteran made him the first quarter-final in the 63 grand slam tournament of his appearance and admitted he Melbourne Park Run had left him mentally and physically exhausted.
While just playing five matches, instead of winning seven, 32 years said leaving him amazed by people who went all the way.
“The first thought that comes to my mind now is that I have an eternal respect for the Grand Slam winner because it’s like far away,” he said after losing 7-5, 6-1 to America Danielle Collins.
UNFORCED ERROR! The score was corrected 7-5 6-1- #Ausopen (@AustralianOpen) 1643168131000 “God, I have the feeling I played this tournament for one year.” I was very tired, physically.
“When you go all the way and win this panic seven matches, it’s just big.” I respect the previous Grand Slam winners, but now even more because I just do half the road, a little more than half.
“For me I like it, Oh God, you need to be so strong on every aspect to go until the end.” Cornet beat the former world number one Simona Halep 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in draining the energy of 2 hours 33min brutal heat to make eight who took the victim.
There are no words 😭🤯Quarter Final Baby 💥💥💥@australianopenp.s: great respect for Simona https://t.co/1wf9eknwot- alize Cornet (@alizecornet) 1643023791000BUT only gets eight it’s an achievement and popular France said that he was overwhelmed by support messages.
“It’s amazing to accept all this love.
Not only from my family, my friends, but also from other players in the dressing room, with text,” he said.
“It feels amazing to see that people are really really happy for me.
‘Of course, on social media, I see that my story touches.’