Schwartzman: “When the draw came out my friends were joking me”

Sensations in London

“In other tournaments there are many people and sometimes it is difficult to train. Here we have many facilities and it is difficult to see the other players. It is a great feeling because we have the feeling that we are alone. In these months I was always on vacation and now I am training more than ever to defeat the best in the ranking. I am very excited. I have the opportunity to continue improving my season. “

Debut against Djokovic

“The good thing about these conditions is that they are a little slower than they were in Paris. I like it a bit more. Against Djokovic, you always have to play 100%. You have to jump onto the pitch thinking about doing your best and hope he doesn't have the day. Take advantage of your opportunities. Bother him. The first matches are always difficult. “

Group draw

“When I saw the draw, my friends joked me. I think the players in my group are more comfortable playing indoors than those of the other group. It will be very difficult. But here everyone is. We are the best of the year. It is more than difficult. The group is what it is and I'm playing good tennis. I have to try. “

Other rivals of the group

“Zverev and Medvedev are great servers in addition to the solidity they show from the bottom for how great they are. They mix good serve with good game, with less rhythm in the games, and that I think is the difference with the other group. at the level, they are all great players. I'm going to have to manage to have good evolution days. “

First-time impressions at the Masters Tournament

“It's an impressive tournament. It's a shame that the fans, my family, my friends or the press can't be my first time here. That gives you a different feeling: you're enjoying it but you know something is missing from the tournament. But I have I have to train and prepare very well. To think about the matches in great detail. “

Nerves at debut

“In the first game there are always nerves, even if you know the tournament. Those who have already been know the balls and the courts, for me they are new sensations. But you have to live with those nerves. Sometimes they affect for the better and others, for the worse. Hopefully it will be for the better. “

Entertainment other than tennis

“Tennis is taking up a lot of my time, but we do other things. We play cards. Now they play Playoffs and I am watching them. Yesterday I saw Argentina. Today I will see those who are soon. There is a bit of everything apart from tennis” .