Franco Davin is a well-known figure in the tennis world. Former 30th player in the world and winner of 6 titles on the circuit between 1985 and 1997, the Argentinian also won two Grand Slam tournaments as coach of Gaston Gaudio (Roland Garros 2004) and Juan Martin del Potro (US Open 2009 ). In 2021, he will begin a new collaboration with the promising Chilean Cristian Garin. Interviewed by the Chilean newspaper Third, he returned in particular to the rivalry between Roger Federet and Rafael and refused to compare them to choose one. According to him, you have to make the most of these two legends while they are still on the circuit.
“It’s like when they ask you about Messi or Maradona. I don’t want to choose. The only thing I would recommend is that if you have the opportunity to go see them live, before they leave, take advantage! Because these are players that you don’t see every day. For better or for worse, they played at the same time. The two improve each other through their rivalry, I can’t compare them. I say the same thing about Chino (note: Marcelo Rios). It seemed amazing to see him play, because he was doing spectacular things, he was world number one. Even though he’s not compared to Nadal and Federer, he’s also another player I would recommend you go see every day. It’s like watching Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods, you can’t help but watch. “
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 15:27
