“Here you are in the semi-finals without having lost a set. How do you rate your game?
What is certain is that it was a very tough match. We know each other well, with Andrey (Rublev) and, every time we play each other, the level is better. I was expecting a very, very fast match, with few moves. This is what happened in the first set. Afterwards, I found that he and I returned better.
Because of the delay in scheduling, has there been any consideration of changing courts?
There was uncertainty for a long time but, frankly, for me it wasn’t a problem. It was an immense joy to play a quarter of a Grand Slam, the court does not matter. Even if playing on center court is obviously a privilege. Either way, I had the right mindset, whatever the court.
“I will control what can be controlled. Knowing how to give 100%, have the right attitude, fight on every point”
And now, Djokovic, who has never lost a half in Melbourne…
That’s why I train so hard: to play against the best. It will be a pleasure to face him. Especially when we get to the end of the tournament, these are always the most interesting matches. I will control what can be controlled. Knowing how to give 100%, have the right attitude, fight on every point. We’ll see after. I don’t really care about my opponent, more about what I can control.
Will finishing this shift this late at night have a negative effect on your preparation?
No. Tomorrow I’ll do maybe 30-45 minutes, no more. The priority will be to sleep very well to recover. I have confidence in my physique. It’ll be fine. You know, when you play a quarter of a Grand Slam, it doesn’t matter what time it is. And then, I knew I would have forty-eight hours to recover. At times like this, you don’t look at the clock! I also knew it was a good time for Europe and that a lot of people back home would be watching TV. It’s important to feel this encouragement. »
2024-01-23 17:09:18
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