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On his performance

“I’m really happy that I won the first point. It was really important for me because I was the first to play today. So now I can be relaxed with my victory.” said Gasquet. “I played really good today."

"I was the favourite on the court today and I am very happy to win the first point."

The surface

"The court is fast so I have to go to the net. I had to serve well. I did well today. I served good, so it was really important for me to go to the net because I see that the court is fast and Victor is a great player."

His opponent

"These matches are never easy. Everyone expects you to win easily so there is pressure. It’s difficult. I was tense when the match started. In the first set he was serving very well, it was impossible to return his serve.”

“He was injured at the beginning of the year. He was injured, for maye five months. It's not easy for him. He's a great player, but maybe he has to play more matches. I'm sure he will go into the top 50 in the year."

"He was playing well in the beginning but no so well towards the end of the match,”

Reverse singles

"I want to play Sunday. I hope Sebastien and the doubles will win, but I played good today and am confident for Sunday. If I have to play I will be ready."

The crowd