Marat Safin: “If I say that the court is uncomfortable, then it is uncomfortable”
- Why did you decide to play in pairs?
- I’ve tuned in since yesterday evening. Immediately announced this to Shamil Tarpishchev. I wouldn’t accept the “no” from him, because I planned to play all three days.
- Did you immediately decide on a partner?
- No, it was decided in the morning. There was an option to play with Nikolai Davydenko. But he fell away, because Kolya would not be enough on the third day. Mikhail Yuzhny did not go to court due to the fact that we did not know whether his injured leg would withstand a five-set match. So Dmitry remained ... (Scream from the audience: “Speak into the microphone!”) ... There is nothing interesting here. And Dima and I have already played more than once ... (Another cry: "One or more than one ?!") ... More than once. (Dmitry Tursunov immediately added: “But the first time successfully.”) ... So, we did not count on victory. We went out to catch luck.
- Are you going to play this couple for the Olympics?
- We cannot regularly play a couple, as we play in different tournaments. And before the Olympics we still have to live. But I would not mind playing with Tursunov.
- You said yesterday that the court did not suit you, you complained about it. Were these emotions?
- I already know you for six years, but you never know tennis. What are the emotions? I have already achieved everything. I can leave big sport tomorrow. I don’t have to prove anything. And if I say that the court is uncomfortable, then it is uncomfortable. But in a doubles meeting it does not matter. There are fewer combinations, fewer ball draws.
- After the match, you talked about something with Maradona.
- Yes. We were only familiar on TV. And I am very happy to shake his hand with which he scored a goal.
David Nalbandian: “I won’t go to the night club”
- You had a wonderful match yesterday. What did not work out today?
“I didn't feel so good.” It happens.
- Have you played with Agustin Caleri before?
- Many many times.
- In Paris, when the Russian team lost in pairs, Marat Safin went to a night club. Maybe you should do the same?
- Not.
- You played great on Friday and ugly on Saturday. Don't think you burned out?
- Not.
- What was this time that you were exceeded by Marat Safin?
- He very well received and served. Like Dmitry Tursunov.
- So what did not work out for you?
- I served poorly. And the Russian team believed in themselves.
Alberto Mancini, captain of the Argentine national team: “It will be hard”
- Having lost a doubles match, Argentina doomed itself to defeat?
- I think no. Ahead of Sunday meetings. Hope we can win the final. Although it will be very difficult.
- You were not surprised when you saw Marat Safin on the court, and not Mikhail Yuzhny?
- Not. Marat said on Friday that he wants to play a couple.
Agustin Caleri managed to answer only one question, about the quality of the court. He refused to complain about coverage, saying that he had no complaints against him ...
Alexey Shevchenko