Marcelo Ríos left a mark on the professional circuit. The ‘Chino’ marked a generation for an impressive talent on the field, and he also managed so that anyone who ran into him on a bad day will never be forgotten.
It was the case of former US Open press officer Randy Walker, who recalled the most uncomfortable interview of his career. A press conference that Ríos gave at the end of the 90’s and that has been revealed to this day.
The match took place on August 30, 1999, after Ríos’s victory against the Czech Martin Damm 6-4, 7-6, 3-6, 5-7 and 6-1, and thus was recorded:
Interviewer: It was a tough game. What happened?
Ríos: (Martin Damm) He played very well. I’ve slowed down my game a bit, but like I said, I’m not hitting the ball very well. He played well.
Interviewer: What are your childhood idols?
Rios: What is that?
Interviewer: What are your childhood idols?
Ríos: I don’t understand what you’re saying.
Interviewer: People you admired as a child?
Rivers: Nobody.
Interviewer: What are your hobbies and interests?
Rivers: None.
Interviewer: What is your best moment in sports history?
Rios: I don’t remember, man.
Interviewer: Come on.
Ríos: What do you want me to tell you?
Interviewer: Just answer the questions. Ríos: Don’t ask me questions like that.
Interviewer:
What is your favorite movie?
Rivers: …
2023-06-27 14:06:17
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