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Roland-Garros seen by Alizé Cornet: “It's not just my Roland that ends…”

2020-10-02T17:29:59.380Z


During the Parisian tournament, the French player Alizé Cornet shares with us the intimacy of an atypical edition in more than one way ...


" There it's finished.

The disappointment sticks to my body the day after my exit from this Roland-Garros 2020 against the Chinese Zhang.

Another big battle where I had the merit of not letting go until the end, carried on the Simonne-Mathieu by a relatively large and very noisy public, but which ultimately ended in the early end of the adventure.

It's not just my Roland ending, but my entire 2020 season at the same time.

Four tournaments only since the deconfinement, not enough to quench my thirst for competition.

Unfortunately, the WTA, financially challenged by the passage of the Covid, does not have enough money to organize other tournaments this year.

So I put an end to my season with obvious frustration, jealous of the busy boys' schedule that so clashes with ours, once again highlighting the inequalities still present in our sport.

"Secretly hoping for a 13th coronation of Rafa"

This morning, I therefore have the fleeting sensation of not really knowing what to do with my life.

Some vacation?

Family time?

Training, again and again?

This is my probable program for the weeks to come, but I can hardly realize that it is already necessary to say goodbye to the end of the season when I felt good, really good.

Obviously, as a good enthusiast that I am, I will keep a close eye on Roland, secretly hoping for a 13th coronation of Rafa

(Editor's note: Rafael Nadal)

, as well as matches with a breathtaking scenario that would satisfy my need for adrenaline by proxy. .

And then, between us, if I had a little note to put on a nice French surprise, I would place it on Fiona Ferro.

Just saying.

To be continued… ”

Source: leparis

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