Hantuchova on a high after win
Daniela Hantuchova said she had crossed a bridge in her career after her 6-1
7-6 win over Serena Williams in the third round of the Australian Open.
She had not taken a set off Williams in their three previous meetings, and
now faces Maria Sharapova in round four.
"Finally I can say that I'm able to play and beat anyone and it just gives me
so much confidence," she said.
"I had so many matches where I was close to beating top players, and finally
I did it."
The Slovakian said her victory was down to a new mental approach to playing.
I guess the way to get there is to keep working hard and fight all the way
Daniela Hantuchova
"Many times, especially when I was really young and not having the experience,
I was sometimes beating myself and not really playing the opponent but myself,"
she said.
"I had so many high expectations of myself. Those times were difficult, but I
guess everyone has to go through them.
"But this time I always believed in myself. I guess the way to get there is to
keep working hard and fight all the way."
"I'm really looking forward to the next match (against Maria Sharapova), I've
got nothing to lose."
Williams produced an out-of-sorts display, riddled with unforced errors, but
did not offer any excuses for her performance.
"I just made a lot of errors," she said. "I just couldn't find my shots at all.
"Everything I was trying just wasn't working. It was just one of those days.
"I had enough preparation, I was prepared. I just didn't play my best at all.
"I just was hitting balls every which direction, just going everywhere. I
didn't feel any of them."
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