ROLAND GARROS

May 24, 2026

Federico Cina

Press Conference

F. CINA/R. Opelka

3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. What's the feeling to win this first match in a Grand Slam?

FEDERICO CINA: I feel amazing. Very tough match. I'm very happy about this win. I didn't expect the five-set to be like this. To have that energy, and yes, it's incredible to win the first match in Roland Garros.

Q. The physical part was one of the great improvement in your game. You are surprised to have played this fifth set like this?

FEDERICO CINA: Not so much surprised, but maybe a bit, because I never played a five-set, so first time. I'm very happy about I played my fifth set, but also hold the match.

Q. Can you describe your reaction when you have won the match? I think it was emotional.

FEDERICO CINA: Yes, yes, it was incredible, because last game it was Love-40. So many things come to me. So at the end I tried to keep the focus on each point, and I did it.

Q. Did you suffer from the heat, and did you feel like the clay was much faster than compared to the qualifying rounds?

FEDERICO CINA: Maybe a bit, because I play a very -- a guy who the ball go very fast, so maybe for this reason. But also because it was very hot today, and the ball goes very fast.

But, yes, a bit more.