TENNIS 2014 ROLAND GARROS. 29th of May. P. Kohlschreiber d. D. Istomin 6-3, 7-6, 6-2. An interview with Philipp Kohlschreiber
Q. Last time you beat a top 10 player was Andy on clay. Do you feel that on clay is your best chance to beat him?
PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER: Well, all depends on his level of play, I would say. If the big guys are confident and they win many matches, they’re going to be tough to beat.
Obviously I play also on a very nice run at the moment, so it’s the best chance at the moment to play against the big guys.
And for sure he’s the favorite in this match, but I’m going to try everything and fight from the first to last point. I’m going to enjoy this match.
Q. Can you tell us about your present run? You won the title in Dusseldorf, and it was your first title in two years. Is this the best you’ve played for some time?
PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER: Well, I don’t know. I played already a few good matches, tournaments this year. At the moment it’s very consistent. I’m very happy with my performance, of course. I have a lot of confidence at the moment.
And winning a title is always very special. It came at a great time, let’s put it this way. I’m just enjoying at the moment the good run.
Q. And how tough an opponent do you think Andy Murray can be?
PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER: Of course unbelievable tough. Yeah, if he’s fit and mentally strong, he’s unbelievable tough to play. He’s a very solid player. He’s a big fighter. You’re going to work very hard for the points.
Obviously over the last years he’s in the top 4, top 5. Okay. Last year he had a much tougher year with the injury, but I think he’s coming back stronger and stronger.
Yeah, he is going to be the favorite in the match, but I have nothing to lose and I’m looking forward for it.
