Albert Costa
Albert Costa
Albert Costa i Casalsis a former professional tennis player from Spain. He is best remembered for winning the Men's Singles title at the French Open in 2002...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth25 June 1975
lose reasons several tough weaker week
It's tough because I'm 30. Motivations are weaker. I have my knee, which hurts. You play week after week, for several reasons you become weaker and unsure. You lose confidence.
achieved decided dreams goals
I have decided to end my career. I have achieved all the goals I set, all the dreams I had.
achieved call decided dreams objectives
I have decided to call an end to my career. I have achieved all the objectives and dreams I set myself.
alone sure
I didn't cry, but I'm sure I will when I'm alone with my wife.
changed level maybe playing saw situation worst
Maybe the situation has changed because I'm playing at my worst level now. I saw him many times and I think he's playing much better now.
decision difficult emotional final special time tournament
For me it is very special to be here to play my final tournament here. It is very emotional for me and it was very difficult for me to take this decision to retire, but it is now time for me to say goodbye.
goodbye
I want to say goodbye here in my club, with my people.
beat form lose played
It'll be a very difficult. We've played each other a lot. I've beat him; he's beat me. But he's in better form than I am. I'll go out with nothing to lose and under no pressure.
confident confined rhythm today
Today was really, really difficult. I just confined my rhythm and he was much more confident with the wind, for sure.
babies easier start
You start to think completely differently with kids. It's tougher, for sure, when they are babies to play tennis, but it's easier when they get older,
absolutely decision doubts fine strengths
But I am fine with the captain's decision and I have absolutely no doubts in the strengths of Feliciano and Fernando.
adapted came days surface
I came here two days ago and I haven't adapted to the surface yet,
exactly problem sure wait
I'm not sure exactly what the problem is. We will wait and see how it progresses.