Despite his defeat against Casper Ruud on Monday at Roland Garros, Benoit Paire has finally found the tennis he loves and vice versa. Pushed by a boiling audience where we heard messages of support and encouragement such as “You’re at home Benoit, we love you brother”, the 32-year-old tennis player was combative and rediscovered his love for this sport. An attitude that made Twitter react.
Benoit Paire Twitter – Roland Garros- A warm welcome
The French dreaded the reception that Roland-Garros would give him after his many months in which he said he no longer appreciated current tennis and participated in the tournament just for the check. To his surprise, the public continued to encourage and support him throughout the match. But six months without training is not forgiving. Despite good exchanges and an admirable style of play with superb cushioning and fantastic backhands, the Avignon player could not do anything against a form Ruud.
AT WAR WITH BENOIT PAIRE
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An invigorating defeat
But this defeat is more perceived and felt like a “victory” for Benoit Paire and the Net surfers. “I received so much love, it did me a lot of good. I rediscovered the tennis that I love, with people, emotions, sharing. That’s why I do this job, dropped the 40th world. We do not play for ourselves but for everyone, to bring happiness. “
