INTERNAZIONALI BNL D'ITALIA

May 15, 2021

Lorenzo Sonego

Press Conference

L. SONEGO/A. Rublev

3-6, 6-4, 6-3

(ATP Flash Interview)

Q. When you first picked up a tennis racquet, did you ever dream of something like this?

LORENZO SONEGO: No. I start to play tennis at 11 years old. Semifinal in Rome, my favorite tournament in the world, I'm with my people here. So happy for this because I played every point. Yeah, I'm really happy.

Q. Now you're going to feel the crowd behind you for a semifinal against Novak Djokovic. What is that going to be like?

LORENZO SONEGO: Well, it's a very emotional moment for me, play in semifinal with Novak. He's unbelievable player. He's the best in the world. I want to do my best. I'm happy because I am in semifinal. I want to really play this match.