Viktoriya Tomova: “On-court and off-court atmosphere is great”
– We have here in the studio a representative of the Lions team — Vktoriya Tomova. You have already played doubles here and singles today, what do you have to say about the new format so far?
– I really enjoyed playing today and yesterday, the crowd and the atmosphere were amazing. I really like the new format, because I usually play intensive, so I think it suits my game.
– Do you count games during the match? Do you understand that you need to win more games?
– Yes, I understand that. I am just trying to concentrate and just focus on each point, because in the end if you hurry or you make the time go slower it does not really make sense.
– What was captain Mikhail Youzhny telling you during the match today? Did he give any advice or change of the tactics?
– He was very positive like yesterday. He was actually saying to smile a little bit more because I am usually very serious when it comes to tennis. And I tried to be concentrated and just play for each point but he was just telling me to relax and enjoy the match. And it was very nice to hear it from him.
– Viktoriya has a very pleasant smile indeed, as the audience could see at the studio.
– Every player is playing the same. Also yesterday I saw Roberto [Bautista Agut] who was even more concentrated than me! He was super focused, but we have to be professional players at first and of course try to relax and enjoy our time at the court.
– Did you enjoy the atmosphere and the crowds who were cheering for you?
– I just love it out here! There were people screaming my name like "Vika! Vika!", I love it. I just enjoy my time here and I was very happy that I was invited again to play. I am enjoying every second in and out of the court.
– You have never played mixed doubles before. How are you going to prepare for tomorrow’s match?
– I just explained to my team that I have never played even one mixed doubles match, but I am so excited to play tomorrow with Dushan! I cannot wait, I just want to see how it will work out and I am going to try to enjoy this one for sure. Probably won’t be able to sleep.
– I really enjoyed playing today and yesterday, the crowd and the atmosphere were amazing. I really like the new format, because I usually play intensive, so I think it suits my game.
– Do you count games during the match? Do you understand that you need to win more games?
– Yes, I understand that. I am just trying to concentrate and just focus on each point, because in the end if you hurry or you make the time go slower it does not really make sense.
– What was captain Mikhail Youzhny telling you during the match today? Did he give any advice or change of the tactics?
– He was very positive like yesterday. He was actually saying to smile a little bit more because I am usually very serious when it comes to tennis. And I tried to be concentrated and just play for each point but he was just telling me to relax and enjoy the match. And it was very nice to hear it from him.
– Viktoriya has a very pleasant smile indeed, as the audience could see at the studio.
– Every player is playing the same. Also yesterday I saw Roberto [Bautista Agut] who was even more concentrated than me! He was super focused, but we have to be professional players at first and of course try to relax and enjoy our time at the court.
– Did you enjoy the atmosphere and the crowds who were cheering for you?
– I just love it out here! There were people screaming my name like "Vika! Vika!", I love it. I just enjoy my time here and I was very happy that I was invited again to play. I am enjoying every second in and out of the court.
– You have never played mixed doubles before. How are you going to prepare for tomorrow’s match?
– I just explained to my team that I have never played even one mixed doubles match, but I am so excited to play tomorrow with Dushan! I cannot wait, I just want to see how it will work out and I am going to try to enjoy this one for sure. Probably won’t be able to sleep.
