“Spanish tennis player held a press conference”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Its main pride in the tournament
“To switch from soil to grass in just a few days – it is really difficult, namely, for so much time I had before the start of the tournament. Only two days of workouts, and then immediately needed to go out and play. I came here without any expectations. I just wanted to play two or three matches, to feel comfortable on the grass, to understand what to improve what to work on.
I adapt very quickly to the coating, and I am particularly proud. The goal was achieved – and it’s not about winning the tournament or reaching the finals. I just wanted to feel confidently on the grass again. The most important thing I am satisfied this week is how I progressed every day. From the first match to today I became a completely different player on the grass. ”
How important was the trip to Ibica?
“Many ask if I go there again. I hope yes. But, as I said, I am the player who needs free days, rest days, days for myself to spend time with friends, with my family, just disconnect from everything. I need it, and most importantly – I understand it. Those days on Ibiza greatly helped me feel like not a tennis player, but just a person who enjoying life, resting, having fun. After that, I returned to the court with new energy and desire to play again.
It helped me a lot. I will not say that I won the tournament thanks to Ibica, but yes – after this victory I will not go home immediately. I will stay in London, I will try to enjoy the city a little. We will see how the following days will happen, but I will definitely have free days to relax, and then I will return to preparation for Wimbledon. ”
Progress in submission
“After a match with the munar, I was disappointed with my submission and decided to try to change something in workouts – just to improve the giving in matches. From that moment on, I really do very well. Honestly, now I understand how John Isner and Riley Opeka feel. Today it was a big step forward. This is an important element, because when you play against a rival with a wonderful feed, your feed should also be at high. I am satisfied and hope to keep this progress and make it even better to Wimbledon. ”
Vacation and hait
“I got a lot of hait (offensive messages) when I lost in Miami. Instead of getting back to workouts, I paused and went with my family to Kankun. Then a lot of negativity began – they say, “what a guy, lost in the first circle, does not train, does not go to the court, does not work on mistakes.”
But this was the key that was to spend five to six days without a racket, without a court. Just go on vacation with your family, shut off, think that I could do better. After Miami and Recreation in Kancun, I felt joy from playing tennis again, the pleasure of going to the court and competing again. ”
