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MONTE-CARLO ROLEX MASTERSApril 15, 2012Gilles SimonMONTE CARLO, MONACO G. SIMON/B. Balleret THE MODERATOR: Questions for Gilles in French. Q. In the first set you had a point for a double break against you. How can you explain that? GILLES SIMON: Well, I was ready to play here. I had played a good match against Harrison in Davis Cup, although it was a dead rubber. But in the beginning of that match, I made three unforced errors with my forehand. That's why it was not a very good start. But I really was eager to play. I was feeling in good shape after my last matches here. The conditions today were a lot tougher because it was cold and physically it took me some time before I could get started. In the end, I believe this was a good match. Q. It was a better match than when you played him as a junior? GILLES SIMON: Yes. We both have progressed since that time. He has a solid game and he has a very good first serve, so I knew I would have to be careful. Maybe I tried to do too much in the beginning. After that, I was playing better. As I said, it was cold and it took me some time before I could find my rhythm. Q. What did you do after Davis Cup here? GILLES SIMON: I spent three days in Nice and then I came over here to practice. I really felt I was ready, although yesterday we couldn't play because of the rain. Q. Was Davis Cup a good preparation for this tournament in spite of the disappointment? GILLES SIMON: Well, after Davis Cup I usually play well. It helps me. Like I played well in Stuttgart after Hamburg. I also won the tournament in Metz after playing Davis Cup in Lyon. It's because when we play Davis Cup, we have a full 10 days of practice. It's always a good thing to start the clay court season because we're always struggling to be ready on time. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports |
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