Winner of the Davis Cup in the Russian team Nikolai Davydenko expressed the opinion to that the official competitions of professional tennis players will definitely return to Russia. Moreover, he shared how he felt in St. Petersburg during the Northern Palmyra Trophies 2022 tournament as the captain of one of the teams.
– You are not the first time in St. Petersburg, you participated in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Open. How does the Northern Palmyra Trophies 2022 tournament feel?
– This, of course, is a completely different tournament. I played more at the Petersburg Sports and Concert Hall, but here at the Sibur Arena everything is more modern. I think it’s harder now than before. Luckily you were invited. When they called, he said, “Oh, Peter – awesome!” One hour to fly – and here I am. But in general, it is not a problem for the organizers of these competitions to organize any tournament. Although the “thousand”, even the “Masters” – of any category, as long as they allow, – Davydenko told .
– What is the use of this tournament for the players now?
They are just preparing for the new season. But for us, for St. Petersburg and for Russia as a whole, all this is very useful. While we also have tournaments. I think that over time the WTA and ATP tournaments will of course return to Russia. And now it’s good that at least such competitions can take place. And it’s great that Peter was able to do that. Moscow could not. Maybe I was scared, maybe not. And Peter took over, and played well.
— How do you feel as captain in this tournament?
– Here, the captain, who is also a coach, must set up and prepare players for the match, which in fact, you do not know. Somewhere to suggest, at some point to support. Of course, it’s not easy – once and advise the tennis player to change something. It may not work. For example, the Spaniard Mirayes, who is part of our team. If I spoke Spanish it would be easier, but in English it is more difficult for him. But he explained two or three things to Kamilla Rakhimova, she obeyed, understood, then she did. Let’s see how tomorrow will be. Everyone wants to win. Because any match won gives players confidence. And me? The main thing is not to break if I go out on the court again (smile).
The 2022 North Palmyra Trophies tournament takes place in Saint Petersburg from December 1 to 4 and is broadcast on Match! Country”.
Source : MatchTV
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