Metz (AFP)
"I'm doing a full year, without injury, I get into all the goals that I had set": the Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga posted his satisfaction after winning the tournament ATP 250 Metz Sunday, the 18th title of his career.
"It allows me to win a new tournament and see the future with confidence," said the 34-year-old Manceau, who will return Monday to the top 50 ATP rankings (39th).
QUESTION: This match was difficult. Did you think you could lose in the second set?
ANSWER: "No, I was in my match, which allowed me to win, whatever happens I stay in the fight, to win such matches, keep calm and wait for the right moment to It was hard because he played very well and it lasted (2:47) I am very happy with this victory because it proves that mentally I was there. "
Q: In the last set, you win the first 14 points, how do you explain it?
A: "I started to relax, hit harder, I was a little faster, I'm just happy with the outcome of the match, I wanted a win, it's a win for me to see the future with confidence I have not yet reached my goals because I want to be seeded at the Australian Open There is still the end of the season that awaits me, I will stay in. If I want to attack the next season in the best conditions, it goes through there. "
Q: Are you satisfied with your season, after a blank year in 2018 because of injuries?
A: "I'm proud to be back.It's not always easy to come back after major injuries that require surgery (he was operated on the left knee in April 2018, ed.) I spend a year of the 300th in the 39th place in the world I have a full year, without injury, I get into all the goals that I had set myself, I can consider the rest serenely to continue doing this kind of game where mentally I am solid. I just want to keep having fun doing what I'm doing, I've always loved going on the field, fighting, and my track record speaks for me because I've always had a certain regularity. it will continue and there will be more good tennis moments to live. "
Interviewed at a press conference
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