Grigor Dimitrov presented a Christmas gift to the Bulgarian fans with an interview for the site TennisKafe.com, in which answer questions about preparing for the 2016 season, objectives, program event in Sofia and many other interesting topics. That's what said our best player exclusive for TennisKafe.com:
- Who was the match of which learned the most this season and what?
- During the second half of the year lost a few games after everything went well and less in the lead. In general, all games you can learn something. Perhaps both my match with Andy Murray and Pablo Cuevas with this. You should always remember that the difference between winning and losing is small, and large.
- In the last months of 2015 and definitely see a positive change in your game. What can you serve past season?
- My performance in 2015 and was less than expected. After Wimbledon was changing and although the results were not very good game and I felt better. Nevertheless, the difficult times through which I passed were certainly important for my development. Many things I have thought through and lived through this year. My game of the last tournament of the year and my current training, give me confidence for 2016
- How do you cook now?
- My preparation began earlier than usual. This allows me to do a much better physical condition. Basically this is a key period in the year during which accumulate physical qualities. Everything is going well and I'm happy with my team.
- Differs Does your training with Davin compared with previous coaches and what?
- Yes. There is a big difference. Each coach has his approach and way of working. With Franco pay much more attention to technique and spend more hours on court. I like it and I think that I missed. Otherwise we work on almost everything, perhaps the principal will be stability and consistency throughout a match or tournament.
- In Sofia said that you remain still 5 percent, to say that you've completely satisfied with the new missile. It reached 100 percent?
- Yes, everything is ready. But we must not forget that everything is changing and we must be ready to adapt.
- Will you continue to work with two coaches (Davin and Ortegren) and why?
- I'm happy with the whole team. Everyone was in place and perform their duties. I will continue to work with both, and my physical preparation will be guided by Sebastien Durand.
- How long is the road from №8 to №28 in the world?
- And a very long and very short. Competition is exclusive, and the season - long. We should not dramatize. You have to work.
- Are you trying to build a markedly strong weapon in the game or bet on the multi-style?
- It is always important to have a powerful weapon. No it can not, but everyone else must have hit a level. In terms of this intense competition, often the difference is one or two points. Then you can not always rely on one punch. In all cases, the most important remains psyche.
- Do you believe that tennis players who come after Big Four will be able to dominate so long in men's tennis, as do Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray?
- At the moment it does not seem so.
- Do you think the dominance of Novak Djokovic will continue in 2016 and?
- Age seems very balanced and sustainable. His game is now stable, but the factors are many and everything is possible.
- Do you have specific goals for 2016 and?
- My main goal is to continuously improve. I believe in this. Our sport is extremely competitive and if you stop development will limp. So they need continuous tireless work and faith. The results will come. I was, albeit small, in the top 10 and naturally my goals high.
- Prepare you for your program and 2016?
- My program is ready. Of course it is possible to be changed.
- In Sofia he said he consulted his team and then make decisions. Why not play the tournament in Sofia?
- I've never played this week of the year. In general, the first day after the final in Australia is not the best time to participate in the tournament and it's pretty embarrassing for tennis players who have high goals. Especially when the tournament is on another continent, in another season, another flooring in hall ... I also have long-existing commitments to some tournaments in America, such as Acapulco.
- It is said that you refused a fee of $ 600,000?
- This is not true.
- Tournament in the world have a lot of fans, there are many Bulgarians who they support. It happened to stop a Bulgarian street to greet, to shoot with you or ask for an autograph?
- This happens almost daily. It is nice to feel the love of people. They charge and gives you wings.
- There were voices that questioned your patriotism in this regard do not want to play in front of Bulgarian audience?
- Of course, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but the fact is that only a month ago I played in Sofia with Monfils. We did something that has never been done in Bulgaria and I am very happy about it. Together with Telenor, we made an event of the highest level and the best gift for the Bulgarian audience on Christmas Eve.
- Will there be a similar event, in 2016-a?
- We are starting to plan my next match.
- Will you play in the Olympics in Rio?
- Olympic Games will be very important for me and for Bulgaria. My goal is to participate. But to make this possible, it needs to play well other professional tournaments to qualify the maximum forward in rankings of ATP, because it will be the main criterion for participation the Games.
- Do you believe in destiny or do you think a person chooses how to develop his life?
- I believe in that as a hard working person and moisture all your heart, the more favorable fate to him.
- What will be your message to young players in Bulgaria?
- A month ago in Sofia did open lesson with our best children 12 and 14 years. We spent quality time together. The key is hard work and faith in what they do.
- What would you wish all supporters and readers of TenisKafe for 2016?
- I wish you all happy holidays and happy 2016.
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