“Fabio Fontini said the performance at the ATP tournament 1000 in Rome this year will be the last”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
“From my childhood, I came here and said to myself,” Let’s see, I hope I will play here. ” And now I am at another stage of my career. I think now is the right time to say goodbye to this beautiful city, a special city, ”Fontini said in an interview with Tennnis Channel. – “But so, I’m here with a smile on my face, because I know how difficult it was for 15, I do not know, 16, 20 years in Rome, and I just want to enjoy this last circle.”
The balance of victories and defeat of Fontini in Rome is 16:17. The 37-year-old Italian made his debut on this soil tournament in 2006, and his best result is the quarter-finals in 2018.
The former ninth racket of the world remembered its achievements in the capital of Italy on the eve of his last performance.
“One point is exactly the special – the victory in the night match over Andy Marray, when he was the first racket of the world,” said Fontini, who won Marrey in 2017 with a score of 6: 2, 6: 4. – “This match has a special place in my heart, especially here, in Rome. I think it is included in the top 3 of my career.
I live for the sake of such moments. I have such a character. I play with emotions, sometimes even too much. But when I showed my best tennis here, it was really nice for the fans to see Marrey. I won Gael (Monksa), Tsonga, many strong players. Of course, my childhood dream is to win here. But to be honest, I already have, and in the future, the opportunity to say Federico and two daughters that I played against Roger, against Raphael, against Andy, against Novak, and this part of my career was really special. ”
Fontini received a Wild Card for this tournament and will play in the first round with Giacob Fernley. This will be his first attempt to win the ATP match since October last year. In the event of a victory, he will meet in the second round with Matteo Berretin’s compatriot.