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“It wasn’t an easy match,” he said after qualifying. “I was in good spirits, but each time I missed a point here and there. I had a lot of break points, 0-30, 15-30, sometimes even with easy. Afterwards, he served very well in the important moments. He released incredible shots, half-volleys, volleys. I could have made it easier for myself, but he pushed me until the end. He is remained very calm, very concentrated, but I played two good tie-breaks to win the match.”
In the second round, this Thursday, in Brittany, David Goffin will meet the British Arthur Fery (ATP 291) 21 years old, from the qualifications. It will be a revenge for the Belgian N.1, who lost in three sets against the native of Sèvres at the beginning of October during the Challenger in Mouilleron-le-Captif, in France.
“I could have won in straight sets, but it’s a good victory to start in the tournament,” he continued. “The tennis is there. It was just missing two or three points, which make all the difference. There was also a good atmosphere in this magnificent hall, with the presence of many children who come on Wednesday. It’s always pleasant to stop by a little time with them, especially after a victory,” he concluded.
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