R. GASQUET /F. Mantilla
7-5, 6-1
An interview with:
RICHARD GASQUET (Through Translation)
THE MODERATOR: Questions for Richard Gasquet .
Q. You said you preferred to play Costa. Are you comfortable now with the
clay court specialists rather than players like Davydenko ?
RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, I kind of like the Spanish players. But if I have to
play Davydenko , I'll also try to win.
Q. Do you remember this incredible first set against Costa , then there was
a rain delay and it was an entirely different match?(指2002法網第一輪)
RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, it was a big match for me. After that, he won the
tournament and I was the only one to steal a set from him.
Q. Today at 5-4, 40-Love, did you take it too easily? He seemed to give you
a dark look.
RICHARD GASQUET: No, I tried to play an ace on my second serve and that was
stupid. I also missed my dropshot. It was a stupid game.
But I was able to break back immediately although I was down 30-Love. By
myself I was able to win that point at 40-Love.
Q. And then at 6-5 there was a very long rally. Then you made two dropshots.
RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, because I was tired and I wanted him to run.
Q. You now have the ability to react. How did you work on that?
RICHARD GASQUET: I try not to get nervous, and the reason why I won that
match today is because I was able to break back at that particular moment.
Q. There's a risk that you will be the only French player left in the draw
tonight.
RICHARD GASQUET: I hope not, because Santoro will certainly win his match;
he has a chance. Cyril is in a difficult situation, though.
Q. It's the first time you are reaching the third round in a Masters Series.
RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, I know now that I can go far in those tournaments. I
have the level to win matches.
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