Alizé Cornet defeated the third seed Garbine Muguruza 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. She reached the 3rd round for the 6th time in her career.
The French tennis star did not offer a single break point across the 87 minute encounter with the reigning WTA Finals champion Muguruza.
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Alizé is playing in her 63rd Grand Slam and 17th Australian Open. Yet the Frenchwoman has never progressed more than the 4th round at a major tournament.
The fans of the 31-year-old were in for a sad surprise. After the game she stated that this could very well be her final year as a professional tennis player.
Alizé Cornet Considering Her Retirement From The Game
The game marked Cornet’s third straight win over Garbine Muguruza, who is a two-time grand slam champion.
After the game, during the on court interview Alizé Cornet stated that this could be her last year on the tennis court. The decision isn’t completely concrete because she is not ready to close the chapter of her career just yet.
She told, “I’m telling myself that I’m playing probably my last year. I’m not sure yet. When I stepped on the court, I was like, You know what, just enjoy the moment because you don’t know if you’re going to come back. I think that’s what made the difference.”
Before retiring, the Frenchwoman would like to break a record. She is currently three Grand Slams away from the record of most consecutive Grand Slam events played in the main draw.
“Playing a whole year, playing 100 per cent, trying to beat this record of consecutive play in a grand slam. After that, I think it will be a good time for me to retire. I gave so much to this game and to this tennis life. I feel I’m pretty much ready for the next chapter.”
Alizé Cornet expressed her feeling after defeating the Spaniard, Garbine Muguruza in straight sets.
“It’s been a while [since I] beat a Top 5 player in a slam, so it’s a really good feeling.”
“I really enjoyed it today, which doesn’t mean I will enjoy it tomorrow! That’s why when the fun is here, you have to take it. You never know how you’re going to feel in the next match.”
