ROLEX MONTE-CARLO MASTERS

April 13, 2021

Lucas Catarina

Press Conference

S. CARUSO/L. Catarina

6-7, 7-6, 6-3

THE MODERATOR: Questions in French, please.

Q. How do you analyze this match? It was the first wild card you've had in a main draw. Unfortunately the match was played over two days. What is your feeling now?

LUCAS CATARINA: I finished the match 20 minutes ago. It's a bit tough for me right now to accept the defeat. It's not easy.

There was a lot of tension for me these past days. Now I feel very tired and disappointed that I was not able to finish it off. I tried my best. That's tennis.

Q. How did you manage having to wait with Guillaume, your coach? Were you able not to think too much before today's match?

LUCAS CATARINA: I tried not to think too much about the match, but it was not easy. I was in a good position, of course, but I was far from having the victory. It was difficult to manage.

I was a bit tense today in the beginning when I started to play. After it went better. I can't say I played bad in the third set either. I don't have many regrets.

Q. As you say, disappointment is what you feel now. You were happy certainly with your level? You can draw some positive things from this match?

LUCAS CATARINA: As you said, it's difficult right now, but I can remember things I did during that match to keep improving. Maybe I can play other tournaments at a high level. I hope I will be able to win more matches.