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No one s going to pronounce my name right that s going to suck - Ajla Tomljanovic on making history as Serena Williams last-ever opponent

By Anirudh Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Ajla Tomljanovic defeated Serena Williams Defeating Serena Williams in what could possibly be the final match of her professional career has seen Ajla Tomljanovic etch her name into the record books. The Australian, speaking on a lighter note, said that while it would make for a fun trivia question, it'd be a bit sad too as not many would be able to pronounce her name. Tomljanovic battled past Williams and a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium in her US Open third-round clash with Williams, coming through with a 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 win. In her post-match press conference, the 29-year-old was asked about making the record books, to which she had a quick-witted reply. "I mean, no one's going to pronounce my name right. That's going to suck," she said with a laugh. "But, I mean, I don't think I've of been part of tennis history, so that's pretty cool. I do feel a little bit like the villain. Like I said in Cincinnati, I really did want to play Serena before she retired. But, yeah, I mean, if I was the loser today I'd probably be really sad. I don't want to say I'm sad, but just conflicted a little bit," she added. US Open Tennis@usopenA match we will never forget.

Ajla Tomljanovic defeats Serena Williams in three sets.4388764A match we will never forget.Ajla Tomljanovic defeats Serena Williams in three sets. https://t.co/l4Bf3ruWqR In what was the first career meeting with Williams for Tomljanovic, the Aussie was understandably nervous heading into the match, with the occasion and location adding to it. However, she settled in once the contest got underway. "Yeah, I think from my side I played a pretty good match. Going into it I was extremely nervous 'cause I've never played on Ashe, I've never faced Serena. I knew the crowd would be tough. From the first ball I was happy I felt comfortable. From then on, it was kind of instinct," she said. "I'd say the biggest thing was just to block out all the noise. At the end of the day I tried to keep it simple. It's just another tennis match for me. I'm happy to be in the third round and have a great opportunity to play on Arthur Ashe. It's what I dreamed of when I was a kid. Just not make it bigger than it is because everyone else already made it huge. From the first moment I walked on court, I didn't really look around much. Yeah, I was completely in my own little bubble," she added.

I love Serena she s the greatest of all time - Alija Tomljanovic on Serena Williams

Alija Tomljanovic and Serena Williams shake hands before their 2022 US Open third-round clash. While happy with her win against Serena Williams, Alija Tomljanovic was also saddened by Williams' exit from the US Open as she, like the packed stadium, was a huge fan of the 23-time Grand Slam champion. "Well, I'm feeling really sorry just because I love Serena Williams just as much as you guys do. And what she's done for me, for the sport of tennis, is incredible. I never thought that I'd have a chance to play her in her last match," she said in her on-court interview. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी