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“I have always known about the quality of Asics products, so when they approached me, I was really receptive. They explained what they would like to do with me, both in terms of design and marketing activities around the world. They came with a long-term approach, which is very rare in this industry, which appealed to me a great deal.”
“Social media is a big part of our job.”
“Sometimes luck is on your side, and everything works.”
“When I dive for a ball I'm not diving because it looks spectacular - I'm trying win the point. When I jump it's because it's easy for me to jump. I'm not being cocky but because I can jump higher than other people it looks more spectacular. Other players smash but I go higher so it looks different.”
“I'm very blessed genetically, you know.”
“I come from nothing.”
“Any energy, I take it. Even if it's for me or not for me, I take it.”
“Well, I'm never on time.”
“People think that jumping or do trick shot is gifted. Yes, it's gifted but is a lot of work. I won't say I work on the trick shot, but it's like I think physically I'm one of the best.”
“When you have movies who help, who give belief and show strength, it's good.”
“I try my best for everything. But if I don't feel happy, I don't do it.”
“PSG is the team I've always supported, since I was little.”
“Make no mistake, shoes are very important, almost as important as the racket. You need to feel comfortable; you need to be supported by the shoes.”
“I think it's not very enjoyable for me to move on grass and play because I'm thinking too much!”
“I love to play big matches. I think it's that that keeps the fire in me, keeps me on alert.”
“I think people, they love me because I play with my heart, I fight.”
“In juniors, you travel with about 12 other players and you all go to the same tournaments and practise together so it's like being with your friends.”
“I want to try and reach the final in a Masters 1000 and try to win one.”
“People say, 'You slide too much.' I try to change a bit, just to see the difference, and it's very bad. The faster and easier thing is to slide. To me, it's a gift, it's natural. It may be different, but I'm me.”
“I'm way more serious than I look.”