David Nalbandian
David Nalbandian
David Pablo Nalbandianis an Argentine retired professional tennis player and former world No. 3. He was runner-up at the 2002 Wimbledon Championships and the winner of the Tennis Masters Cup in 2005. He has also won two Masters 1000 events. He is the only Argentine player in history who ever reached the semi-finals or better at all four Grand Slam tournaments and reached the men's singles final at Wimbledon...
NationalityArgentinian
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth1 January 1982
CityUnquillo, Argentina
I couldn't do my best shots in the first set so it was very tough -- both of us had break points but nobody could make it. Then I start playing a little better and my returns come better all the time and he falls down a little bit. I really feel good at start of second set.
Unfortunately, I'm not in any physical condition to play. It's a pity I won't be able to play in this tournament, as it is our home tournament.
I am in the semis in a really good shape.
I have known him for a long time, we played juniors together and won the junior doubles at Wimbledon in 1999, so we know each other's game very well.
I was the last guy to get into the tournament, so it's normal,
I think one has to understand that there are stages in life, and that the life of an athlete has its limits. It's short, and then it stops, and sooner or later you have to accept that.
I think I can win this sort of tournament, ... If that happens, I will be close to the Masters Cup. That's why I'm playing right now, to be able to get there.
I think he's playing good right now. You never know.
It is now 1-1, as if we are at the start again. Tomorrow will be crucial for both teams.
The altitude is similar to a few other tournaments.
I feel that I can keep going, so I have to keep working, keep playing, keep focus.
I got a lot of chances to win the match. I can't understand how I missed that opportunity to win it.
I always play good in the big tournaments,
He fell down a little bit after the first set. And I played better and better and better.