The Russian came back on his surprise elimination in the first round on a surface that definitely does not suit him. "I don't know if people like to have clay on their socks, you can throw them in the bag after the clay season.
I like this season to be over. I will be able to rest well, that's one of the advantages. Lots of relaxation in the days to come. Happy to move on to the next challenge even if, obviously, I would have liked to stay longer in Paris"