Amanda Anisimova walks up to the microphone.
She doesn't want to be there. I get it. The tears come again.
She's given some time. I think she'll need some more time than just the few seconds she'll be allowed.
This might take years to get over.
"Thank you Iga," she says.
"You're you're such an incredible player. It obviously showed today.
"You've been such an inspiration to me. Just an unbelievable athlete and you've had such an incredible two weeks here and winning the championship. It's so special.
"Congratulations to you and your team.
"Thank you to everyone who's supported me since my first round match here. It's been such an incredible atmosphere and you guys have carried me through this entire championship.
"It's been an incredible fortnight for me and even though I ran out of gas a bit today, and I wish that I could put on a better performance for all of
you, you guys have still been there for me and lifted me up today, so thank you so much.
"It's been such a privilege playing here and making it to the to the Championship match and to be able to compete in front of all of you. It has been so, so special. So yeah, I mean, I'm never going to forget this, this experience and all of these memories."