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ROLAND GARROS


June 4, 2018


Maximilian Marterer


Paris, France

R. NADAL/M. Marterer

6-3, 6-2, 7-6

THE MODERATOR: Questions in English, please.

Q. What was your state of mind before the match?
MAXIMILIAN MARTERER: Well, in front of the match, I was, like, I believe in my chance. I know I played some great matches already here in the tournament.

And, yeah, I just want to challenge him today, and, yeah, I think this is what I also, yeah, achieved today in my match.

Q. What was your first feeling when you hit a Rafa Nadal ball at 100%?
MAXIMILIAN MARTERER: Yeah, well, I already practiced with him, like, couple years ago. There was something different in it.

But, yeah, you know, if he hits a forehand like, yeah, really heavy, it's of course something different compared to any other opponent you have during the year.

But I think I handled it pretty good. I mean, I broke him already at -- yeah, at the start. Maybe he was missing also a few shots, but I was feeling that I came well in the beginning of the match.

And, you know, I think it was a -- yeah, it was a tough match today, and, yeah, I think the better guy won in the end.

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