On his achievement
“It was a full game from the first to the last point.
I managed to put my tactic in place, which was to make it move a lot, to vary the heights, the effects enough.
For me, it's incredible to think that I just won in straight sets against a former world number 1, currently Top 10. I still have a lot of trouble realizing.
When I arrive on the field, I can put a tactic in place, while they (his opponents), they have to say to themselves ''But, who is this girl?'' If I am there, of course, it I have to play well, I think, but I think that's an advantage."
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On his attitude
“I am very surprised to keep my calm, to be so concentrated.
To be honest, I'm normally someone who gets angry and bitchy.
I don't have the best attitude on the pitch.
I'm still very tense when I play, and therefore, my heart still beats quite fast.
And so, that's why I try to breathe well, to keep calm.
But since I arrived here, I think I behaved well.
I'm quite surprised to manage emotions so well, especially on a court like Simonne Mathieu.
It was the first time I played in such a big stadium with so many people encouraging me not to shout in all directions.
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On his level of play
“Even I have no explanation.
I don't even understand what is happening.
I'm 26, this is my first Grand Slam, I always thought I would lose in the first round.
I play a top 50 in the first round and I did not expect to win.
Today, even less.
What surprises me is the fact that my game bothers them so much, finally.
I thought I would be overwhelmed, that I was going to take winning shots in all directions, and in the end, it is not the case.
Even in terms of serves, I thought she would make more aces, that I would be much more annoyed.
Finally, I tell myself that I may have the level too.
I'm very happy but I'm not euphoric either
Leolia Jeanjean
On the sequel
“The objective was to qualify for the Grand Slam.
It is sure that with what is happening, it changes the plans a little.
It mainly changes the programming, because I went back to doing ITFs, 25s, 60s. There, finally, I'm going to be able to do the WTA (main circuit), and so it changes a lot.
In my head, it was to be top 100 and Grand Slam table.
On media exposure
“It's something I'm not used to at all, and where I don't feel very comfortable.
I think that will be the hardest to manage.
Afterwards, the rest, I'm a fairly simple person, I don't take my head at all.
I live in the moment.
Inevitably, I am very, very happy, but I am not in the euphoria either.
I can afford a coach, a structure, be followed in tournaments.
(...) I will be able to leave Europe, travel far
Leolia Jeanjean
On the financial aspect
“It is sure, it changes lives.
Concretely, I can afford a coach, a structure, be followed in tournaments.
It changes everything !
Even at the level of programming, I will be able to leave Europe, travel far, make long journeys, make large accompanied tours.
On his rugged journey
“I had a knee problem, I didn't play for two years, that's when I decided to go to the United States, and study there.
When I stopped playing, I said in my head that one day I would give myself a second chance, because when I was 14 or 15, I was very good.
But I never imagined that what happens today could happen one day.
For 4-5 years, I never thought I could compete in a Grand Slam.
I never stopped believing in myself.”