“You are a public darling. Has his absence been detrimental to you?
I do not think so. I think I struggle as much whether the audience is there or not. Today I should have done better. I’m at the start of my career, it’s been just over a year on the circuit and I still have a lot to learn. I just want to play as many matches as possible and continue to gain experience. There, I will resume training and prepare for Roland-Garros.
How did you manage the break imposed by the pandemic? It doesn’t have to be obvious at 16.
I took the opportunity to work a little more specifically than usual. But it’s normal when you’re young, you work in blocks. So I don’t think this interruption really penalized me. No, the hardest part is not having been able to accumulate experience during this period. It’s what I need most on the track. My opponents have experienced a lot of situations on the court that I have not yet experienced. I really think what I miss the most is the experience.
How do you deal with defeat?
There, right away, it hurts. I’m really disappointed. As of tomorrow, I will resume training and do my best in doubles. And then I will prepare the European tour. “
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