he didn't discount her win, you should actually read with you eyes and not just what you want to, he said himself A WIN IS A WIN, seriously, no wonder americans cant read for shit, you just all see what you want to.
his exact words (copied from the story)
However, to her and her team’s credit, a win is a win no matter how you get it. And Patrick did execute the team’s strategy perfectly.
p.s., she looks nowhere near that good in person, there was a dedicated professional you took the time to MAKE her look that good, you're just being blinded by her fame. (and the fact that she has a vagina)