With less than three weeks before the final of the Davis Cup against Switzerland, tricolor captain Arnaud Clement revealed at the Bercy quartet leave internship in Bordeaux: Gasquet, Monfils Simon and Tsonga. And he is convinced that the Swiss have already head to Lille, “even if they talk a little less.”
How important was this tournament Bercy on your selection
Some important but not paramount either; it was good for the players stopped because of physical seed to play and make good matches. That was the case, I found it positive. They reassured physically and I know they have turned to the final long.
Who will go on internship in Bordeaux?
Richard Gasquet, Gael Monfils, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon will leave Bordeaux. I know that Richard was an extremely worm turned the final, it was because he plays Jo and Gael as they have this common enough to have played the last few weeks. Richard lost against Bautista Agut who played exceptionally, and it can be improved on many things but has some marks on her physical condition. I’m glad to see the level of play achieved by Gael and Jo, both against Djokovic and Nishikori. They were able to compete for a while. So in the end it’s two games lost but with the game interesting.
And what Julien Benneteau, Michael Llodra or potential sparring partners?
Already in my head the four I mentioned are those who have almost any chance of going on the ground in Lille. We will focus the preparation and energy on them. After that, depending on the results of Julien at the Masters, where we hope it will go away, he could join us in Bordeaux. That’s a possibility. Mika him injured for a long time and fought like hell. He could not play Basel and Bercy as in its ideal schedule. He will play a challenger this week to test his elbow. We talked several times with Mika. I have a pretty clear vision of the team, and it was hard for him to hear. And so I hope there will be no seeds for our selected, it continues to stay focused and prepare the same way in case. But they do not expect an injury to their friends to play.
How this course will take place in Bordeaux (from November 10 to 14, note)?
I have a pretty good idea. They will all take a few days off now and then, and physically work on their side. It will continue, and we will also be a lot of ground and therefore dirt. And according to the needs and feelings of each, we will adapt. They have a lot of work to do but do not rush to avoid the maximum injury. We must work, but also control.
What can we say about the Pierre Mauroy stage where Lille will play the final? The atmosphere in a vast enclosure, it may inhibit your players?
I did not go to Lille but I saw a lot of pictures. This is new for everyone to play in this stage but I’m not afraid they are inhibited the contrary. I saw the excitement, they love the great tennis and great atmospheres. This is a chance for us. And we were all impressed and excited about the opportunity to play there.
What did you think of the performance of Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka at Bercy?
I have not seen everything, but I watched a little bit. I saw a Roger extremely determined in his quest for the top spot, trying to make a full carton. And Stan has a match with some irregularity at times against a very good player, Kevin Anderson, which can be a little less familiar. But I found both in the legs, and fit. Is expected to be at the top for Lille. Even if they speak a little less, the Swiss are equally affected by the final.
Love the French public for Roger Federer could be a problem in the final
In France, we have a special public. No public against the opponent, but for us. We have seen in the semifinals, the public was not hostile to the Czech players but he supported us so it gives energy to the players. So I do not expect a public against Roger, but just bear with us. That is what is beautiful.
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