Interviews
February 28, 2023
THE MODERATOR: We can start with questions. Q. Nobody can underestimate the importance of balls in tennis. You’ve had complaints about the game balls in the past. Is there a...
February 28, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Felix, congratulations. A tough match today. It was your first match here at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. How did you feel out there? FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME:...
February 28, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. How was your day today? As a wild card, talk to us about how this wild card happened. KAREEM AL ALLAF: I lived here my...
February 28, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. How did you feel out there on court? Did he take you by surprise at all? Talk about his level. NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, I’m still...
February 28, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. Rama, you know that Sania Mirza decided to draw curtains on her tennis career. Where do you think the next Sania Mirza from India is...
February 27, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. What did you make of the game you played? ALEXANDER ZVEREV: Yeah, I think it obviously wasn’t my best match, especially in the first set,...
February 27, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. How does it feel that you know this was your last match? Is it emotional? Are you chilled about it? MALEK JAZIRI: I don’t...
February 26, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Welcome back to Dubai, Novak. NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Thank you. THE MODERATOR: Over the course of your career, you’ve won 93 titles, five of them on this center...
February 25, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Barbora, you’ve beaten the world No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1. Doesn’t get any better than that. How are you feeling right now? BARBORA KREJCIKOVA: Well,...
February 25, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. Your thoughts immediately after winning? LIUDMILA SAMSONOVA: For me it’s first time, so what I can think? It’s crazy maybe (smiling). We just start...
February 24, 2023
THE MODERATOR: Barbora, congratulations. Through to your second final here in Dubai. What made the difference against Jessica today? BARBORA KREJCIKOVA: First of all, thank you. I mean, it...
February 24, 2023
THE MODERATOR: You have a great record against Coco, but she gave you a test in the first set. What did you make of Gauff’s performance today? IGA SWIATEK:...
