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Gaston, winner of Carreno Busta: "I never gave up"

2021-11-03T15:07:10.581Z


We no longer stop Hugo Gaston. Resulting from the qualifications, the 103rd in the world brought down the 17th in the world, Pablo Carreno Busta, this Wednesday in Bercy, in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters.


The Toulousain feels decidedly at ease in the capital.

A year ago fifteen kilometers away, he set the audience on fire at Roland-Garros Porte d'Auteuil by reaching 8th and knocking down Stan Wawrina, at the time 17th in the world ... like Carreno Busta, his victim of the day.

But no question for him to compare the two epics: "

These are other conditions.

It is not the same surface.

I have progressed in the standings, so I know that I am in my place, I know that I am playing very well.

Afterwards, it is true that it is a very good performance by Carreno on hard.

But compare to Roland, I wouldn't say anyway.

There is only the city which is the same.

Roland-Garros, it was last year, it is starting to date a little.

I had a ranking beyond 200th place.

There, I am at the gates of 100. For me, it's 2 completely different things.

"

“That's also why I often asked for his help, because I need it too.

"

Sebastien grosjean

As in the two qualifying matches and in the first round, he has overturned the trend after conceding the first act. “

It was very badly embarked but I could count on the public,

relishes the 21-year-old

. It is thanks to them that I was able to win this match. I didn't give up and I'm glad it ended like this. Today the public played a very important role for me in this match. He pushed me from start to finish. This is also why I often asked for his help, because I also need it. I want to make them live the match too. It also helps me to play well

”.



Despite discomfort in the lower back, he was able to distill some of his cushioning, which he has the secret to winning in the third set.

As in previous rounds, he was able to outwit his opponent: “

I think my game annoys a lot of players.

They don't necessarily know me, so they don't really know how to play me.

Me, I try to keep my game plan and for now it's working, so I'll continue.

»Place Thursday in the round of 16 to the Italian Jannik Sinner (9th, 20 years old, 1.88m, 76 kg) or the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (35th, 18 years old, 1.85m, 72 kg).

“He enjoys playing in front of the public.

And he gives some.

Sebastien grosjean

The Toulousain won before the eyes, in particular, of the captain of the France team Sébastien Grosjean. The latter savored: “

He moves very well. He progressed in service. It allows him to earn free points. Even if he has a little back pain, he enjoys playing in front of the audience. And he gives some. He manages to surpass himself and go for matches. In the second and third he was very good on the important points. He's smart in the field. He feels the game. He has a great touch on the ball. Sometimes he abuses it. He tried a few, sometimes being far behind the line. He creates games. I like players who vary. He comes to the net, he knows how to attract his opponents to spin to better lob them then. He surprises his opponents.It never produces the same ball.

"

Grosjean is looking for a replacement for the Davis Cup (November 25-December 5) for Ugo Humbert who forfeited.

Gaston has the profile.

If he did not really answer the question, the captain clearly opened the door: “

I have in mind to go at six over there.

I have two players who play doubles in Milan.

There are quite a few options.

You will see.

»Modest, Gaston, he does not project himself:«

If afterwards they call on me, I will be present, but for the moment it is not at all in my head, in any case I do not think about it.

It would be a huge source of pride, for sure.

"

Source: lefigaro

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