Christian Garin is experiencing one of the sweetest moments of his career, having qualified for the round of 16 at Roland Garros for the first time, after defeating American Marcos Girón 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 and 6-2 (84 °). After the match, the world number 23 analyzed his victory and referred to his next rival, Russian Daniil Medvedev (2nd).
“I played at a very good level, being solid, not doing anything weird, less in the second set I had a loss and he was much more aggressive”He stated about his performance today. Despite his rise, he was a bit unhappy. “Today I played much better than in the previous rounds, we have to keep improving because I still don’t feel like I want to be ”, he expressed.
He was also consulted at the press conference by his predecessors Marcelo Ríos, Fernando González and Nicolás Massú. “I have worked all my life to be here, I have to play better. It does not generate anything that compares me, since I can remember they have been comparing me with the best in the history of the countryIt is worth thinking about that ”, he replied.
On his next rival, who has said that brick dust is not his favorite, Gago filled him with praise. “I think it’s good that he doesn’t like the land, but he’s a great player. He has had very good victories on this surface, I am going to play against the world’s top two. I admire him, he is a very tough opponent ”, he said.
On the other hand, he referred to the conditions of the field and the climate that today made it heavier, something that benefited him. “When it is more humid, the conditions are slower, it is what I am used to in the clay game”He explained, since in previous games it was difficult for him to settle on the track, due to the heat.
Daniil Medvedev was very happy to reach the round of 16 at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. The world number two beat American giant Reilly Opelka in three sets and will face Garin this Sunday.
The Russian praised the Chilean and remembered their last confrontation. “He is a great player, we play in Madrid. I feel the same again, “he said. And he added: “Here I can play like on a hard court. I think that’s what will make me play well. Not to be a favorite, but at least he knows he needs to play well to beat me … That is the most important thing ”, he commented.
