Angella Okutoyi

“In Kenya, most people who play tennis are not well-off. Their families, like mine, do not have much and I just want to encourage them and say that that situation does not mean they cannot reach here, and it does not define them. It can actually give them a drive and a motivation to do well.”

“To make history here in Melbourne has been very special. I am happy that people in Kenya have been able to see that and they, together with African players more generally, realize they have a chance to do the same.”

“I want to be a role model to other young players, not just in Kenya but in Africa, and show them that they can achieve whatever they put their mind to.”