In an interview with Noovo Info, she underlines that Tennis Canada expected the young 18 -year -old player to succeed, but not from there to win the tournament.
“It’s not a surprise for us that she made a feat, but to win this tournament yes, that’s of course a surprise. It’s a very very nice surprise, ”she says.
After celebrating Thursday evening, Ms. Van Lottum maintains that Victoria Mboko rested and took advantage of her victory on Friday.
“After that you will have to come back a little bit to the ground, but I think you should also benefit from this feat now. This is remarkable and we are all happy for her, ”underlines the chief national coach.
Naomi Bleux Osaka
The final match against Victoria Mboko was obviously difficult for her rival Naomi Osaka, who did not take the time to congratulate the young player on Friday evening.
Ms. Van Lottum nevertheless excuses him and maintains that Osaka was so disappointed that she was no longer herself.
“It is certain that it was a little disappointing on his part, especially since Vicky, it is not his fault that the public was completely behind her. And I think that if we go to Japan or elsewhere, when there is a player who plays in her country, it will be the same thing. But hey, when you are disappointed, when there are so many people around who are applauding Vicky, it’s a little more embarrassing for her, “she reported.
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