After the victory of Rafael Nadal against Halys Quentin (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) on Tuesday in the first round at Roland Garros, Toni Nadal, uncle and Spanish coach, was debriefed the opening match of his nephew.
Toni, what state of mind did you get both at Roland Garros. Do you feel more stress?
Every year when we come here, they come with the idea of winning, with favorite status. This year, we are not favorites. There are other players who are more favorites than us. It’s a little different. I prefer to be favorite, because it means we have more opportunities to win, that’s the truth.
Are you going to watch the Novak Djokovic match?
Yes, I’ll look a bit in the locker room. But I’ve seen him play many times and matches the first laps will not necessarily give much guidance. Some players do not play the same way in the first week, then they are stronger in big games. Pay attention to all that.
We know we have good play to pass. Otherwise, it could be that we find ourselves outside …
Andy Murray has found a very slow Centre Court. What do you think?
I do not know. The conditions were different on our first drive here. Today, the short was not too slow I believe. It would ask Rafael. Preferred is a quick short. When it’s slow, for us it becomes more complicated. I’ll ask him his feelings.
In the next round, it will be Almagro and Dolgopolov. A dangerous game?
Yes it will be dangerous, as always. Sharapova ( who conducted the draw, note ) was not a good picture for us (laughs). It’s true that this is not an easy table. Almagro or play Dolgopolov in the second round, it is not simple. We know we have to play well to pass. Otherwise, it could be that we find ourselves outside …
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