The teenager was unable to advance to the second round of qualifying at the ASB Classic, but the former Wimbledon finalist didn't have any problems.
“There are always weird feelings going into the first match of the year. So I always have good, positive memories attached to Auckland.” Yang spent a large part of 2022 playing women’s tennis, rather than in junior tournaments. It might mean she’ll make errors, but her aggressive style of play should mean she has a high ceiling and over time those balls that land just out, will clip the line. I’m very happy that I’ve got this opportunity.” “So for sure, there was a bit of momentum shift at the start, but it’s part of the journey and I have to go through that eventually at any part of my life and I’m glad I’m going through that at the age of 17.
PREVIEW. Auckland. Errani and Yang will face off in the qualifications of the ASB Classic. See the prediction, H2H stats, odds, and preview of their next ...
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The 28-year-old has relied on wildcards to play tournaments, including some WTA 125 events.
There is a long journey ahead of me so it is all part of the learning process. “She played really well and made it tough for me,” reflected Yang. “It was pretty solid, it’s always a weird feeling going into your first match of the year,” said Bouchard. “I love playing here,” said Bouchard. “I felt at times I could have been even a bit more aggressive. Sometimes I let her kind of dictate a little bit too much.
The ASB Classic's No 6 seed has become a regular face in Auckland ever since she defeated Serena Williams in 2017. She tells Stuff why she likes the place.
I have a couple of restaurants I always look forward to going back to. My parents didn’t want us to feel like we were missing out, so we always put up a Christmas tree, so I do both. Obviously, your body is going to be more forgiving when you’re younger, but if you take good care of it then, I think it will last longer. My mum is a coach and I feel like tennis has got more popular since she started building the programme. There wasn’t a ton of tennis there when I was growing up. So it’s a tiny state and it’s in the north east.
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