“I am disappointed, but I knew that I was not ready”: the reactions of Raphaël Collignon and David Goffin after their elimination in Wimbledon

Certainly, Marin Cilic is no longer at the top of his career. In addition, But the 36 -year -old Croatian. However, a finalist in London in 2017, remains a formidable client on grass: 80 victories for 32 defeats before this meeting, three ATP titles on the surface and a very recent coronation at the Challenger de Nottingham at the end of June. Moreover, In short, a real specialist. Therefore, Our Belgian n ° 3 lost 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.

“I did not give a bad gamereassured Collignon to Tennis Belgium. Nevertheless, In absolute terms, I don’t think I could have done much better. Therefore, I miss a lot of pace, and I knew it arriving here after only a week of correct training. However, “

Injured in the right thumb in Hamburg in May, the Liège “i am disappointed, but i had to give up Roland-Garros. Moreover, He therefore wanted to be present for this baptism of fire in Wimbledon. Consequently, “”It was still a great experiencehe describes. For example, I found Cilic really solid. Therefore, He was used very well and he was still very aggressive. It made the match closed, with little exchanges. I prefer when there is a physical fight that is committed. where I have a little time to find my rhythm. There, there was none. The only negative point, I think is that I could have enjoyed a little more. I should have tried to relax a little more. to realize that it was still a good moment and less stay in my bubble to complain about details. This is something that I still have to learn. “

Raphaël Collignon told by his father Frédéric: “His grandfather. that of David Goffin were neighbors”

David Goffin “i am disappointed, but i sent

David Goffin did not have time to enjoy much. Opposed to the Australian Rinky Hijikata (ATP 87), the Liège was swept in 1h17: 6-3, 6-1, 6-1.

“I was not at all in the pace but it was a complicated matchhe said. It was the first on lawn (Editor’s note: he also played two exhibition games) With a foot that had just been recovered from injury. so it was not easy to be competitive. The positive is that there is no pain but I will still have to work physically and tennistically. “

Goffin nevertheless wanted to make the trip. “”I came because it was my favorite tournament. I wouldn’t have done it for another. But now you have to find the sensations. There is still a little apprehension with the foot. And on lawn, the supports are never easy. A player like Hijikata “i am disappointed, but i already had three tournaments in the legs, so he was much more tied than me. I am disappointed, but I knew I was not ready. “

Engaged in double with Alexandre Müller, David Goffin will be on the court again this Wednesday afternoon. “”It will be an opportunity to take a little more pace. Additionally, “

Committed to double with the French Alexandre Müller. Goffin will try to find a little pace this Wednesday before switching to the North American tour, which will start on July 21 at the Washington ATP 500.

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