Could 31, 2024 09:15
David Goffin (ATP 115) had “no regrets” on Thursday after his defeat within the second spherical at Roland-Garros in opposition to Alexander Zverev (ATP 4). The 33-year-old from Liège misplaced 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-2, however he was not defeated.
“The primary set wasn’t dangerous. I might have taken it. I had possibilities. I used to be up 2-0 and there was a simple volley. It could have been 3-1. Nevertheless it wasn’t It isn’t simple, in opposition to him anyway, and earlier than the tie-break, I knew there can be a minimum of two or three huge serves or aces. I performed extra aggressively, I wished to have the higher hand. was very tight, however he was stable. I do not really feel like he dropped a lot within the second and third. He performed higher, he continued to serve effectively. We simply needed to have a bit deconcentration. immediately we’re down 4-2. He is one of many gamers in good type. Of all of the matches I’ve performed in opposition to Zverev, it is the perfect efficiency he is finished in opposition to me.”
David Goffin is not going to must be ashamed of his efficiency at Roland-Garros, winner of a match in opposition to the Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ATP 66), earlier than dropping in opposition to one of many favorites of the match. “There are positives, that’s for certain”he continued. “It feels good to regain a match at Roland-Garros, in a Grand Slam. Fights like these are by no means simple. And there have been good issues in opposition to Zverev. It stays a second spherical, it do not get carried away both, however the emotions have been good I’ve to proceed on this slope which is reasonably upward in the meanwhile, making an attempt to enhance the whole lot a bit, by being even a bit extra aggressive, play earlier, serve a bit higher and achieve confidence.”
Supply : Belga
