“What is your assessment of the three victories in singles Friday and double in Saturday?
Today ay, there was plenty of break points, set, frankly, it will be quite a lot. Three matches in straight sets, I’m not sure it reflects the true face of the game. Nine sets to zero, some in Parisian studios will tell bullshit, as usual, but we known that it was not that easy, it would have turned out differently. We do not know what would have happened if Gilles had led 6-0, 2-0 (Friday against Pospisil). Today (Saturday), double, we had to dismiss three balls set forth (at 5-4 in the first leg). I am proud of my team. This is a historic moment, it was in 1973 that we had not won 9-0 (9 sets to 0).
Did you regret, at some point, the choice of Guadeloupe?
Sincerely, ever. When I saw the picture of the Davis Cup, for me it was obvious to play outdoors in the heat. Our work, staff is to take those decisions, to fight for them to be taken. And I quickly realized that it had never been done (to go play overseas territories in Davis Cup). There was the possibility to go further than just tennis exchanges. There is something that will remain forever. What happened to Gaël yesterday (Friday), in terms of emotions, it is priceless.
Are you satisfied with the relationship forged with players?
with Cedric (Pioline, assistant captain) and Lolo (Loïc Courteau, coach), we were very well received by the players, they trusted us and followed us. For the players, it had to be there. Gael said it four weeks ago that more players would not come. But Gael was the guy who wanted to be there … We leave all with lots of good memories, allowed friends, there was a beautiful exchange, we went to see the children. That is the human adventure. I came stressed, I leave happy. “
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