Paris (AFP)

"It's something crazy", repeated the young Hugo Gaston, 239th in the world and beneficiary of an invitation, qualified for the knockout stages of Roland-Garros from his first participation after a feat in five sets at the costs of Stan Wawrinka, ex-world No. 3 today 17th, Friday.

The Toulouse left-hander, twenty years for less than a week, won 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 in just over three hours.

This is his first victory against a top 20 player.

Q: What's it like to beat Wawrinka with a 6-0 in the fifth set?

A: “It's something crazy for me. In the last set I stayed focused on my game, to play all the points thoroughly, and it worked. I tried to vary, and I am very happy because it went well. I know Stan (Wawrinka) doesn't necessarily like it when there are a lot of variations. It's my game, I knew how to vary at the right time. It was really a great match. "

Q: How did you feel after match point?

R: "I turn around directly, I look at my trainer (Marc Barbier, editor's note), my family. These are unforgettable things. That my family is there to attend that, it's unforgettable. I think that I will realize tomorrow (Saturday) what's going on. "

Q: You show very little your emotions ...

A: "I'm like that, I don't necessarily show my emotions but inside I'm very happy. I don't yet realize what's going on. But there is bound to be a lot of emotion and joy after this victory. . "

Q: When did you think it was possible?

A: "From the start I came out on the pitch to win, although I knew it was going to be a very complicated game and even if I lost the first set 6-2. The first set was really complicated, but then , I was able to relax, play my game, be more creative, and it worked, I managed to get out of it. It's really something crazy for me. "

Q: Did you feel apprehensive about playing Wawrinka, on the Lenglen, at Roland-Garros?

A: "Frankly, there wasn't really any panic. Marc, my trainer, told me: + Stan, he has two arms and two legs like you, give the maximum and you will see, but take some fun and have no regrets. Obviously, when I got back on the court, I was a little disturbed, because Stan is a very great player, we were on a long court, but I was able to relax in the second set and play my game. "

Q: Do you surprise yourself?

A: "I know I'm capable of playing very well. After, of course, being in the round of 16 at Roland Garros, I wasn't expecting it. I entered the field in the first round to give the maximum on all points, and now I'm in the round of 16, it's crazy for me! I know it's an achievement but I try to stay focused on myself, on what I can master. "

Q: What role did your victory against Nishioka, who is near the top 50, play in the previous round?

A: "It proves to me that I have the level to play and beat these kinds of players. I have no experience at this level (of competition), so I use all the matches to try to do as best as possible. Today's game (Friday) was even better I think, I was very focused from start to finish, I'm really happy at that level. "

Q: You will now challenge Dominic Thiem ...

A: "I feel tired with the adrenaline, but I still have gasoline. I'm going to enjoy and recover, it's great what's happening at the moment. I'm not going to put pressure on myself, try to play like today (Friday), released. "

Interview at a press conference.

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