“Spanish tennis player appeared at a press conference”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Historical match
“It was the most relevant match in my career, no doubt. Today there was everything in the duel – both impressive moments and very difficult. I am very, very happy. I am proud of how I coped with this test. It was not easy. This is the first time I went out of two sets. I think there could be no better opportunity to do it than the finale of a great helmet tournament.
I do not know if this match is on the same level with the most prominent matches in history – those matches have become part of the history of tennis and sports. Let the fans appreciate it. I am pleased that our game and our names are now inscribed in the history of the Great Helmet tournaments and Rolan Harros. I will leave these discussions to others. ”
The value of the third set
“I had to fight all the time. I needed to believe in myself. When he made a break at the beginning of the third set, I had the feeling that everything was against me. It seemed that he was flying everything – the ball in a line, a fit, without mistakes. This was the impression at the beginning of the third set. I tried to throw these thoughts out of my head and continue to fight.
I always tell myself that in decisive moments you need to be taught in full, regardless of the account – whether it is a super -character of the fifth set, or something else. I believed that it was time to play Va-Bank, not to be afraid of mistakes. Today everything was about faith in yourself. I did not doubt myself for a moment and tried to give myself all the game. The match is not completed until the last ball is won.
I was in one ball from defeat, but often players play with mattbs – even in the finals of a great helmet. I wanted to be one of those who saves mattlibol and wins. I believed all the time. Even the matches did not doubt. I just thought, “One point. Then one more. Save the match and continue to believe. ” That’s what were thoughts. ”
Unreal level
“There were times in this match when the level of the game was just crazy. Sometimes I thought, “And what can I do at all?” He beat incredibly. The level was very high. I like to play this level against Yannik, to get this battle. It was cool. I think the audience also liked. For me, all this sometimes seemed unrealistic. ”
Coincidence with Raphael by Nadal
“I still need to realize that I did it. I think it’s the first step. Honestly, the coincidence is the fifth tournament of the great helmet at the same age as Rafa Nadal is like fate, probably. This is the statistics that I will keep for myself forever – win the fifth Major at the same age as my idol, my inspired figure. This is a great honor. ”
Did you look at Raphael?
“In difficult moments you need to show your best version. So great champions did during careers, big legends – it was at such moments that they were revealed. And I also want to be one of them. I did not look at the plate, but I thought of her and Raphael. I witnessed his loudest Cambeks, his spirit of struggle, his ability not to give up. ”
About rivalry with Sinner
“Every match against it is important. This is our first finale at the Great Helmet Tournament and I hope not the last. I said many times – every time we meet, we raise our level to the maximum. For viewers and fans, our matches are also important. To win a big helmet tournaments, you need to win the best players in the world.
I think the best thing is to meet them in the finale. But this will not be a turning point. I am sure he will draw conclusions from this match and return stronger next time. And I repeat: I will not always win it. It is obvious. I also have to continue to study in these duels and hope to play more than one finale of Major. ”
