“How did you spend the night after coming so close to closing the game?
I was normal, good. I preferred my situation to Stan’s. I knew I had to get back into the game quickly. My worry was that he would come back fresher. I knew he would be very solid, like yesterday (Wednesday) at the start of the game.
This is a meeting that you handled well…
I was solid, I served well. The first set was 50/50, I had a lot of luck. In the second set, he took a hit. I played well tactically and I stuck to my plan from start to finish.
In your first two matches, you won 87% of the points at the net. At this stage of your career, how important is this aspect of your game to you?
Of course, going to the net is something I try to do a little bit more often. But it’s not a special strategy for me either. I don’t necessarily feel the game at the net. I think I’ve improved my volley, but you have to know how to interact. It’s a little bit more difficult for me.
You will be facing Grigor Dimitrov in the next round…
I’ve known him for a long time, I like him a lot. He had a great season last year. Another great match against someone who shone here.”
