“My best practice this year was with Tommy in Florida, the day before coming to Europe and it was really physical. Tommy said to me, “Dude, you’re fine”. It was very reassuring not only coaches, but a guy playing at the highest level.
“When I moved to Boca (Florida), I was trying to find my place in the peloton, but now after being there for two years, I feel really installed with this group.”
An old world n ° 1 has also found its way in this dynamic collective.
“Victoria Azarenka is now part of the pack, she is a new addition in December. It is pleasant to have her ideas, she is a champion of the Grand Chelem, she knows everything,” said the American.
“She really likes to talk about garbage with us, she is also one of the guys with us.”
The world n ° 106 made its debut at the Grand Chelem at US Open in 2023, but really illustrated its development in Paris. So much Thursday, the qualifier passed Alexander Shevchenko 7-5 on the decisive whole of an exhausting war tug of four and a half hours.
“Exalting. Qualifying itself in a slam for the first time is a roller coaster of emotions. Saving the first round with Grigor (Dimitrov) which unfortunately was injured was another strange emotional mountain,” added Quinn.
“Grigor told me at the net:” Dude, take advantage of this opportunity. Fortunately, I did this against Shevchenko. This match was just wild.
“Staying a match at a time really helps me. (Tallon) Griekspoor will be really difficult. He is an incredible competitor, so I can’t wait to see this match.”
