AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 19, 2026

Arthur Gea

Press Conference

A. GEA/J. Lehecka

7-5, 7-6, 7-5

THE MODERATOR: Arthur, congratulations on the win. How does it feel to go from qualifying to now being in the second round of the Australian Open?

ARTHUR GEA: It feels really great. I'm following a bit the step of my friend who did two years ago, Arthur Cazaux. So I tried to play my best tennis and to keep pushing, keep going.

THE MODERATOR: It has been confirmed you're going to be playing Stan Wawrinka in the second round. How are you approaching that match?

ARTHUR GEA: It's going to be a really good match. I know him since I play tennis. So I was warming him on the TV. Now it's his last year, so I'm really happy to play against these guys. They are legend. But I'm going to try to win it (laughter) , of course, and to applaud him for his big career.