The Spanish Alexander Davidovich Fokina He assured on Friday that he “feels stronger physically and mentally” compared to two years ago, after reaching the round of 16 of the US Open at the expense of the Colombian. Daniel Galan.
“I am stronger physically and mentally. It is incomparable with two years ago. Now I understand the game better, I know how to recover after a match, how to start a match, how to manage the five sets. Everything is completely different” , Davidovich said in the wheel press conference after the match winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 and 6-4 against Galán.
The Spaniard recognized that it would be difficult to break the Colombian player, who had great support from the spectators.
“All of Colombia was there. It was not easy. There was a lot of noise and they supported him at every point. I knew it would happen, because two days ago he played against (the Australian, Jorda) Thompson And that’s what happened,” he said.
A duel with the Italian now awaits Davidovich Matteo Berrettini in the round of 16, he defeated a rival in the only precedent.
“Against Matteo, I have already played once, and a week before the start of the US Open, we are training together. We know each other and the match will be difficult for sure. He is playing well, obviously. To reach second week of a ‘big’ You have to play well,” he said.
“Today I have more confidence compared to the first day. I’m playing better and I’m sure I’m going to enjoy the game,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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