Daria Kasatkina: My appetite grows, I want to be the first in the scoring – Tennis News

IN RUSSIA ALWAYS A SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE

– How did you rest in Ibiza after Wimbledon?

– Chic! We went with friends, we had a great time. I needed rest, because this year I spent 50 matches, many tournaments … Now I feel good.

– What are your first impressions of the new Moscow tournament?

– A great job has been done here, a lot of it is good to be. All the players I have spoken to are very happy. It is clear that the organizers are investing their souls, they are trying very hard to hold this tournament smoothly

– Compare the ground of Moscow with the fact that they are staged in other tournaments.

– European land, of course, above, but here on the central courtyard very well, the difference is not terrible. I liked it, I did not feel that there were a lot of holes or something like .

– What thoughts do you have after the victory over Kalinin? Are you happy with your game?

– Yes, it seemed to me that I was playing well, even though Anya was not showing her best.

– What is the difference between the tournament in Moscow and others of the same category?

– For us to play at home is a special story, I am always happy to play in my country. There is a special atmosphere here, foreigners do not feel it. But when they come to play in their country, it is the same for them in a special way

MY TENNIS BECAME LESS DEPENDENT OF THE RIVER

– Your next rival is Tamara Zidanshek. Do you know anything about about this?

– I was very addicted, but now I try to focus solely on my game, no matter who is on the other side. Sometimes a few moments in tactics and preparation play a role, but I take only myself

– Is it more comfortable to play as a favorite or outsider?

– It was always easier to play with favorites. When I go out, I have nothing to lose, nothing is expected of me. Now the situation has changed a bit, I have to adapt and start being friends with my head, not thinking about whether I'm a favorite or not. I must go out with the thought that everything depends on me

– Compare this tournament with two other Russians: the Kremlin Cup and the competitions of St. Petersburg

– I did not not yet had this tournament at the last minute understand. Still in St. Petersburg, I've been three times, and in Moscow – I do not even remember how many times. But I can say right now: It is unusual to play a home tournament on the street, because we always play in the hall.

– This is the first time you reach the quarterfinal of Wimbledon. What have you changed in the game to improve your results on the grbad?

– Many people have told me that my game is not suited to grbad, but the coach immediately said, "Dash, your game is perfect. I've finally realized that first liked to be on the grbad, the atmosphere itself, and, on the other hand, j. Like to play on the grbad.You have to feel it, you really have to act in different ways: cut shots, exits to the grid, strokes – that's what I like. my level goes up.

PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT SOLUTION

– You now change coverage several times a month: from the ground to the grbad, then back to the ground, but now the American begins How do you deal with this?

– This is an interesting experience, I have not had that before, we will see how it works It is much easier to move from the ground to the ground than soil at s ol, there should not be any problems. And now I play the tournament at home, so I do not care what it covers. For different covers I differently strengthens the body, we work on different muscle groups.

– Sasha Zverev said that it does not matter what surface to play, just find your shots and everything will be fine. Is it the same for you, or is the difference between the coatings great?

– I used to have problems with the grbad, and now, probably, I agree with Zverev. It's almost the same for me on what surface to play, it comes with experience.

– You are now going more and more to court in the status of favorite. You still go from match to match or already before the tournaments you count on which stage you can reach?

– I never think in advance, always focus on a specific opponent, if not super pressure on

– How has your strategy changed in tournaments?

– I have always tried to play only the most important and prestigious tournaments, and that has not changed, because the human body is not the iron and it is necessary to I will continue to build the calendar properly.

PLACELE WHEN ARGENTINA LOST

– Recently, the World Cup has ended in Russia. Strongly upset when Argentina lost?

– I cried. It was a nightmare. I have a shirt with the surname Messi, I was very upset when they lost to the French, all the more so that they were 2: 1. The victory was close, but at the same time very far.

– When Russia lost to Croatia, they were more angry?

– Too much upset, but, on the other hand, was the pride of the country. It's a shame that I was not in Moscow at that time, I wanted to taste this atmosphere.

– What kind of sport is more unpredictable: football or tennis

– I think still [le tennis] that to us a point can return all the course of a match. In football, if you lead 1-0, then with good tactics you can keep the score, but in tennis you can not keep the score. How many times in Grand Slam tournaments from the 0: 2 score on sets to win back and win.