COMMENTS ATHENS, 15 August - Comments from Juan Carlos FERRERO (ESP) after defeating Hicham ARAZI (MAR) 6-3, 6-1.
On the match:
"It was an easy match, especially after the first set. He is also used to the heat, so I don’t think it influenced him. The air made the conditions a bit more difficult. The balls are smaller and bounce faster than normally so it’s more difficult to control them. In general however, it was a good match and it has given me confidence to continue."
On winning a medal:
"It would be a big present for me, especially since I haven’t had good results this year. It would give me great joy."
On the Opening Ceremony:
"It was a bit tiring but nice to meet all the other Spanish athletes, and the entrance in the stadium was emotional."
On the match:
"It was an easy match, especially after the first set. He is also used to the heat, so I don’t think it influenced him. The air made the conditions a bit more difficult. The balls are smaller and bounce faster than normally so it’s more difficult to control them. In general however, it was a good match and it has given me confidence to continue."
On winning a medal:
"It would be a big present for me, especially since I haven’t had good results this year. It would give me great joy."
On the Opening Ceremony:
"It was a bit tiring but nice to meet all the other Spanish athletes, and the entrance in the stadium was emotional."
