Magüi's interview after winning the tournament in Budapest 2003.

  (Translation from Diario La Vanguardia (22/04/2003))

Magüi Serna: "They had ignored us a little bit"

 
   Magüi hadn’t enjoyed a day off in almost a month, without taking the racket, and yesterday she spent part of this wished day off at the Godó Open, which is dedicated this year to Arantxa Sánchez Vicario. The Canarian, 24 years old, received many kisses and congratulations on her wins in Budapest and Estoril.

Question: Two consecutive titles. It’s spoken again about the Spanish women’s tennis thanks to you.

Answer: Yes, I’m glad that thanks to my titles they talk again about the Spanish women’s tennis. With the retirement of Arantxa and since Conchi hasn't had such good results it seems there was nothing behind and they had ignored us a little, but I’m glad that the people realise that there are more players.

Question: Is it hard or does it motivate that people try to compare you with Arantxa or Conchita?

Answer: What you get seems to be nothing compared to what they have done, so at first it was hard and you even worry about it, and now it’s the other way, it’s a praise and a pride.

Question: What do these two consecutive titles mean to you?

Answer: I’m very happy. I defended the title in Estoril and it was very tough to repeat it, it was a surprise for me. I’m very satisfied about the way I’m playing, although I’m not playing my best tennis.

Question: Aren’t you?

Answer: No, I have played better, but the difference is that I’m more constant now, more regular and I’m much more sure. I notice this confidence on the court, and also my rivals do. I think I have more maturity now, I play without so many nerves.

Question: Have your ten consecutive wins given you this confidence?

Answer: Sure. If you win matches you see the result of your efforts.

Question: You’re top 40. What’s your goal?