What can be the most difficult challenge for a tennis player during a match? The tough competition posed by the opponent or one’s lack of conviction in hitting winning strokes? For 22-year-old Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot , it was neither of these two – but language, as she was nervous speaking in English in front of the Mexican audience. Jacquemot, who has emerged as the biggest surprise in the WTA landscape this week thanks to her heroics in Guadalajara, needed a helping hand to convey her message to fans after earning a special milestone. Guess what? She did receive help, just in time.

Jacquemot is competing in Mexico this week at the Guadalajara Open (a WTA 500 event). And, after defeating a solid opponent, Tatjana Maria, in the quarterfinals, the French star managed to win. Despite l

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