“What do you think of your next opponent in the round of 16, Diego Schwartzman?
He is one of the fastest players on the Tour. The best results in his career came on clay. He’s a tough opponent, no doubt. With him, you always have to expect the ball to come back again and again. I am ready for this physical battle. I didn’t spend too much time in the field. I hit the ball very well today (Friday).
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Zidane was in the stands…
I haven’t seen Zidane. But it’s an honor to have these legends of the world of football coming to watch me. Most tennis players are football fans. I saw Arsène (Wenger) at the start of the match. It gives you a little more motivation to perform in front of them.
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“I don’t know if I’ll get my visa back and if I’ll be allowed to come back to Australia. In any case, I would like to play the Australian Open. I have no grudges”
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The refugees who were in the detention center with you in Melbourne have all been released in recent weeks. What do you think ? There is also a new government in Australia. Will this have an effect on your return to Melbourne next year?
If that’s correct, then obviously I’m very happy, because I know it was very difficult for them, especially for those who have been there for nine years. I stayed there for a week, and I can’t imagine how they felt for nine years. They didn’t do anything wrong, they are asylum seekers… This is something I obviously didn’t understand. If by speaking, I was able to contribute to this something positive happening, then of course I am very happy. I had contacted Medhi Ali (an Iranian refugee). I know he went to the United States. I am very happy that he is happy, that he can live free. We underestimate freedom. And as far as the government is concerned, yes I heard the news, but I don’t know if I will get my visa back and if I will be allowed to come back to Australia. In any case, I would like to play the Australian Open. I have no grudges. Let’s see how it goes. »
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