Alejandro Tabilo26 years old and world number 32, the unexpected semi-finalist of Rome Masters 1,000so far the greatest success of his career even though last January he debuted his record in the Auckland ATP 250. The German Alexander Zverev (5th) are their next opponents on Friday with Sunday’s finals at stake.
His victory in the 3rd round against the world number 1, Novak Djokovicput the Chilean player in the spotlight, who later went on to a resounding victory by also defeating the Russian Karen Khachanov in the round of 16 and, this Wednesday, in Chinese Zhizhen Zhang (56th) in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 6-4.
What is curious about the case is that Tabilo admitted in his press conference that he has not had a coach since recently. Madrid Masters 1,000where he lost in the 1st round against the Italian Flavio Cobolli. Since then, he has accumulated eight consecutive wins, four over the challenger of Aix-en-Provencewhere he raised the champion trophy, and four others in Rome.
“This last two or three weeks I have been without a coach. We separated after Madrid. It was a good separation. We both decided that this is the best for us. I mean, we are still fine. We just decided to separate, ” Said Tabilo, who by his own admission has not been an obstacle for him to play in Rome better than before.
“It’s the best tennis of my career. It’s incredible, I can’t believe it. I try to put on a poker face because inside I’m very nervous, but I’m very happy, very solid. Now I’ll try to relax, recover, rest, watch matches, maintain the level and if possible raise it,” explained the Chilean, who was euphoric about his performance in Aix-en-Provence and, above all, Rome.
“Definitely, they are two unforgettable weeks. And it is much better to be with my entire team, my brother, my best friend. I am happy to be surrounded by good people and to continue here,” added Tabilo, who acknowledged that it The separation from the coach of his whole life, Guillermo Gómez, was not easy.
“It’s been so hard, that’s why I’m so thankful for the people around me these past few weeks. It’s crazy because we’ve been together for almost 10 years. It’s a little sad. I’ve had a lot of conversations with family and friends, Big they helped me,” Alejandro admitted.
“It’s been incredible that I was able to maintain my mental stability. I’ve been playing loose, trying not to even think about too many tactics or anything. I’m just playing, I’m flowing and lately it’s working,” Tabilo congratulated himself, still thinking. in the lead who will be his next coach. “After Roland Garros, I’m going to decide what I’m going to do,” he added.
“What I’m proud of is the mental part. It used to be difficult for me to close games and leave them. I’ve improved a lot and it’s something that I also owe a little to the physical part. But the mental part part has become fundamental and we are managing well,” said Tabilo.
“And if I have to improve one thing, it will be to be more stable on Friday. Zverev hit him hard and I have to be fine and not get out of the game,” concluded the Chilean about his opponent in the semifinals. The German won this Wednesday in the quarterfinals against Taylor Fritz 6-4 and 6-3.
Source: La Verdad
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