Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska shared her emotions after her first victory in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying match.

Ukrainian in two sets dealt with Jessica Pegula - 6:3, 6:4.

“Today I tried to fight for every ball, tried not to think about the pressure and wanted to show my best. After the first day, I had a conversation with my personal coach, with the captain of our team, and we were well prepared for today's game.

I want to say that I am always proud of my country and always proud that I am Ukrainian. I always enjoy playing for my country, but now at this moment it’s even hard to describe this feeling.. My heart stays at home and I really want to go back there, but my head is here and I have to play. I also have responsibility for my little sister. It's just great that we're here in a safe place to be able to play in front of such great fans with great support.. It's just great to see Ukrainian flags everywhere," It should be noted that now the score of the match meeting is 1:2 not in favor of Ukrainian tennis players.. Next Zavatskaya will play with Alison Risk. If the Ukrainian tennis player triumphs, then the double confrontation between Lyudmila and Nadezhda Kichenok against the American duet Desiree Kravchuk / Shelby Rogers will be decisive.

A defeat in qualifying will return Ukraine to the playoff round, and a victory will lead to the final tournament.

Earlier it was reported that before the match with the United States, Ukrainian tennis players collected almost a million dollars for humanitarian aid for Ukrainians who suffered from the war with Russia..