New York (AFP) - Who said what at the US Open on Thursday, the 11th day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:
"I was like surprised to see him.Like, whoa, he's there.I hugged him.I didn't know should I shake his hand, hug, I don't know.But I went for the hug, of course."
-- Ons Jabeur on meeting former US Open champion and world number one Andy Roddick at the tournament.
"He's handsome, also -- don't tell my husband."
-- Jabeur on being a fan of Roddick
"Usually in Tunisia they follow soccer but that time they chose to watch my match.That's unbelievable.So thank you guys in Tunisia if you're still awake and watching."
-- Jabeur after discovering fans back home in football-mad Tunisia tuned into her quarter-final win over Ajla Tomljanovic rather than watch the Champions League game between PSG and Juventus in midweek.
"I felt a bit lighter....sorry, that's a bit disgusting."
-- Iga Swiatek on the benefits of her bathroom break after losing the first set of her semi-final victory over Aryna Sabalenka.
"I can't really talk about it.The list is too long.We will still be here tomorrow.Too many things."
-- Caroline Garcia on the numerous problems she suffered as her game disintegrated in her semi-final loss to Jabeur.
