Garin analyzes his elimination at Roland Garros: “By working like that, I can play as equals against the best in the world”

Christian Garin (37th) said goodbye to the fights at Roland Garros. Gago had a tough match against world number seven Andrey Rublev and fought in four sets 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 and 7-6. . Despite the loss, the Tank stood out with a more fluid tennis, which is consistent with his last presentations in which he showed a significant increase in his game. A level of play that promises for the next challenges of the season

For this reason, once the game was over, he was happy with his level and what he showed in the game against the Russian. Thus, in a press conference, he wanted to analyze, from the outset, the feelings that the match against Rublev had left him and the results of his performance on French clay.

“I still have the feeling of the chances I had in the fourth set. It was a good level match for both, lots of long points, good intensity. It leaves me with the feeling that I could go to fifth, and I wanted to play him, I felt very prepared, but he showed a great level in difficult moments, and you have to know that he is the 7th in the world. . Andrey plays at a very high level and I take positive things from the tournament. It hurts to lose, but there are still positive things, and I have to see that now. It was a great game and I’m going to stick with it “, he said at the start of the conference.

In this sense, the first national racket explained his rise in level in the last games, detailing how he has improved and the aspects on which he has worked.

“I have had a very good level of tennis for three or four weeks, I finish the tournaments with a very good feeling. I am much more organized off the field, and on this one too, with things clearer. It fills me with energy to keep improving. And looking forward, I’m doing great, I know I’m finally on the right path, and after a long time. I’m sure that by working like this I can play on par with the best in the world “, said.

Related to the above, he elaborated on how he was able to acquire a clear game plan from his new DT, Pepe Vendrell. “The good thing is that I already have a game plan and I already know how I play against any opponent. It gives me confidence to keep working on it. I know that in the next days of training they will work on that. I know that physically I am improving a lot, mentally I have worked a lot. I’m on the right track, I’m enjoying it and that’s what calms me down. At this level, I can play and I had my chances of winning today. I need more shoots in this kind of games, but I feel calm with the level I have, and it remains only to continue working “, exact.

Additionally, Gago wanted to delve deeper into the style of play he plays, explaining that he feels comfortable on the court with what he does, specifying that he plays a more aggressive game.

“I work on a style of play with which I feel comfortable. I was aggressive, because I had 50 winners, but that’s what the situation calls for. I imposed myself, I also failed. But it was the game I wanted to play and I was very close. I liked the tactic I had today. These are small details that will hopefully start happening in the future. I haven’t done things the way I wanted for a long time and I should give it more time “, he detailed

In a talk, he also addressed the situation that happened in one of the five set points he had in the fourth set tie-break. There, Gago wanted to explain the play. honest and explained

“At this set point, I thought the ball was not going over the net and hit it very low. I did not expect this ball, but these are details. He put it there, I didn’t think it was coming and he just took it off for me. Today I’m going to think a lot about this ball, but that’s what it is. He also showed his level in difficult moments, he fought for three hours and played at a good level. said a candid Garin.

Finally, regarding his projections and what’s to come, he explained that he will be taking a few days off to tackle the upcoming grass-court tour.

“My schedule remains the same. It’s hard to play a Grand Slam without points, but my schedule is good, that’s what I would do any other year. I’m going to take a few days off, before the grass tour I always take a break. I’ll be playing in Halle, Eastbourne and Wimbledon so it’s business as usual for me. It’s a bit daunting to play Wimbledon without points, but that’s the way it is “, he concluded.