World No 5 Caroline Garcia blamed getting “angry and frustrated” for a shock loss against 59th-ranked Mayar Sherif in Madrid. In the Madrid third round, Sherif pulled off an upset as she beat Garcia 7-6 (2) 6-3. For Garcia, it was yet another disappointing and early loss in a big tournament in 2023.
“As often since the beginning of the year, I get angry and I get frustrated too quickly. And after that it’s even worse. I feel like I gave her too much game. It’s too bad. We have to get back to work. At least all of this leaves room for improvement,” Garcia told Quentin Moynet of L’Equipe.
Caroline Garcia : “Comme souvent depuis le début de l’année, je m’énerve et je me frustre trop vite. Et après c’est encore pire. J’ai l’impression de lui avoir trop donné le match. C’est dommage.
Il faut retourner au travail. Au moins tout ça laisse de la place pour s’améliorer.” — Quentin Moynet (@QuentinMoynet) April 29, 2023
How did Garcia lose to Sherif?
Garcia made a positive start to the match, breaking Sherif in the second game for an early 2-0 lead.
However, Garcia’s lead was short-lived as Sherif broke back the Frenchwoman immediately in the third game. In the sixth game, Garcia had two break points but failed to realize as Sherif tied the first set to three games apiece.
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