- The draw is tough. There are some good tennis players here, and many of them love playing on clay. Still, I believe I have some chances and I plan to stay here in Umag for as long as possible - said Fucsovics.
And why wouldn’t he when he is enjoying Croatia’s only ATP tournament.
- It’s summer and it’s hot, but the matches are played in the evening when it’s much more pleasant, while during the day we can relax and go swimming, which is really nice.
The Hungarian reached the fourth round of the recent Australian Open, becoming the first Hungarian since 1984 to join the last 16 players on any Grand Slam. Several months later, in Geneva, he claimed his career-first ATP title, which catapulted him into the Top 50 in the world.
- That was great, even more so seeing as clay isn’t my favorite surface. I prefer concrete or grass, where I can play faster, but I shouldn’t complain.
Marton, a junior Wimbledon winner in 2010, defeated the unpredictable Benoit Paire in the first round of the tournament in Umag, and is now scheduled to play against Marco Trungelliti.
- He likes long rallies and playing from the baseline, so I have to prepare myself for a long match - concluded Marton.
