Pablo Carreño he must be thanking the gods for not having to play tomorrow. Will be Ecuador, with the hangover of a tough defeat perhaps too bulky, whoever takes to the track of the Madrid Arena to try to materialize a crush against Russia that today they brushed with their fingers. If the South Americans did not get any points, it is due in large part to the effort and performance of Carreño, who showed the strength to overcome his singles duel (without much brilliance in his tennis, hoping to gradually find his best level) and a profession and race of champion to command again, along with Marcel Granollers, in the abyss of a doubles that went to the tie-break of the third set. It was the dream start for the Davis Cup 2021.
Of course, after such a beating, a press conference is perhaps not what you might want the most. Despite this, Pablo appeared with the captain, Sergi Bruguera, to show his face and show his happiness and, in a way, relief, before the development of a practically marathon day. After the resounding victory of Feliciano lopez in view of Roberto Quiroz In the first point, it was Carreño who finished the job, doubling down because he was fully aware that winning 3-0 was key: in case of losing to Russia, it is necessary to score as many points as possible to qualify as one of the best runners-up .
“I did not expect anything similar to what happened today, it is obvious that I’m so tired. I think, yes, it was really important for us to win all three games today. “declared the one from Gijón, statements that will probably become important over time. “I tried to do my best all the time. He probably suffered a bit early in the singles match: he was playing at a high level and I I was a little nervous. After that I think I played a lot better. Of course, he also showed a great level at the end of the game, so it was very, very important that he could win the game “, Carreño analyzes his first evening today, one in which Emilio Gómez surprised locals and strangers with his outstanding level.
One of the strengths of Ecuador, as we came to comment in our preview, it is your doubles pair, with two tennis players (Hidalgo and Escobar) with extensive experience and the knowledge of a pure and simple doubles player. His quality in the modality was manifested throughout a very tough duel, but in which the Spanish also ended up victorious. “In the doubles match we started at an impressive level, both at the service and the rest. Then they pushed much more and in the end we ended up suffering until the end of the match”. Of course, one might wonder: Why did you make the decision to play the last game of the series?: “We have had very bad luck this week. Roberto (Bautista) was injured, Carlos (Alcaraz) caught COVID. Pedro (Martínez) arrived two days ago and had only been able to train twice. Feli was a little tired after his match and me I felt like I was 100% to play the doubles. I was aware of the importance of a 3-0 and I went out to give it my all “.
BRUGUERA, PROUD OF HER OWN
The captain of the Spanish ship also had words, a Sergi Bruguera that neither could hide his happiness before the delivery of his pupils. “I am very proud, as is customary, because of all the years that I have been the Spanish captain, my players have always given 110% in each tie, in each game and each day. I cannot ask for more, not even in training. They fight to the end, always. I’m proud of them. “.
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