27.03.2025 Sobolenko about how Pavlyuchenkova played two breaks in a decisive set: just prayed

Arina Sobolenko shared emotions after winning Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. She won 6:2, 2:6, 6:3 and the third year in a row entered the Australian Open semifinals.
- In the third set, you were inferior twice with a break. How did you manage to recoup? What did you say to yourself?
- To be honest, today I just prayed. I just prayed and tried to return the ball in these difficult conditions. We both tried to just return the ball, and it was very difficult to play. She played amazingly, very aggressively, and I am incredibly glad that I managed to somehow magically win this match.
And, of course, guys, thank you very much for the atmosphere. Now you can enjoy the battle of Jokovic and Alcaras. There will definitely be a better tennis.
- No, no, no. They were on our site for you. Give your tribute. Until today, you have not lost the sets on Australian Open for two years. Is that good, slightly reduces pressure? But at the same time, you had to hold a difficult match on the eve of the semifinals.
- I already had a difficult match in the second round. I played 2:5, so it was a very difficult match. Sometimes it’s even good that there are such stubborn battles, you need to go through them in order to be stronger in the last stages of the tournament. I don’t know, of course, I would like to win in two sets. But everything is as it is. I am glad that I went to the semifinals, and I really look forward to the match with Paula, ”said Sobolenko in an interview with the court.