Say what?! Best quotes from Roland Garros day three

After the world’s best players battled it out on day three of Roland Garros, they didn’t hold back in the press room. These are a collection of the best and most entertaining quotes…

“I played absolute shit made the difference. It’s quite simple.”
World No.10 Alexander Zverev explains the reason for his first round loss

“It’s not the end of the world, okay? I lost a match, but, I mean, pretty much everybody loses a match every single week they play.”
Alexander Zverev keeps perspective on his early exit

“I don’t feel pressure. I’m not thinking that I’m favourite, like everyone says. I’m just another player in the draw.”
No.3 seed Simona Halep talks down being the title favourite

“I think it’s great that he’s back in the game. Any of the past champions, when they are involved, I think, you know, for the media it’s great. I think for the other players to see them around is nice. You know, it creates a bit of a buzz around tennis. He’s obviously got a lot of fans around the world, as well. It’s nice.”
World No.1 Andy Murray talks about Andre Agassi joining rival Novak Djokovic’s team

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“When I’m looking at my schedule I speak with my wife a lot about it, about which events, you know, she’s going to potentially come along to and making sure that we’re not apart for more than three or four weeks at a time. Because I have noticed especially in the last, you know, the last few months the older that she gets, the more things she’s doing, the more she’s changing – this is my daughter, not my wife (laughter) – yeah, so I don’t want to miss, like, I don’t want to miss anything.”
Andy Murray speaking on how his family influences his playing schedule

“I don’t really like running. That’s one thing. So when the rally gets pretty long I tend to just go for a low-percentage shot… I also don’t like how my shoes get dirty. When I’m back home I don’t really train that much on clay because it makes my cars dirty, too.
An honest Nick Kyrgios shares his thoughts on clay

“I did French classes at school but I didn’t really listen well. I know how to say my name, where I live, stuff like that I like and stuff. I can’t really speak it. Sebastien speaks pretty good English.”
Nick Kyrgios on what language he speaks with French coach Sebastien Grosjean

“I’m just happy I didn’t miss a Grand Slam. I have been playing all of them since I think 10 years. I have good statistics about that.”
Records matter to Agnieszka Radwanska, who is yet to miss a Grand Slam since making her debut at Wimbledon 2006

“I don’t think there’s anyone better than to train with than Roger.”
Thanasi Kokkinakis on the opportunity to practice recently with Roger Federer

“I almost didn’t play. So for me I was just super happy to decide to play, and super happy with a win.”
Genie Bouchard is feeling ‘super happy’ to be into the second round

“How much time do I sleep? That’s very personal. I guess it depends (smiling). Let’s say on average I sleep eight hours. Seven, eight hours, maximum. Nine when I’m very tired. I’m not a big sleeper.”
World No.3 Stan Wawrinka was surprised to be questioned about his sleeping habits

“The thing is, I most importantly play tennis for myself and I play tennis for my own enjoyment. And I’m a very lucky person in the sense that I get to do something that I love on a daily basis. I think if I were to approach every match and every tournament according to external expectations, I think that would be quite a difficult existence to live. All I can promise whenever I go out on court is that I will always do my best.”
World No.8 Johanna Konta on dealing with increasing expectations

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“My arse is definitely going to be sore for the first couple of days. You generally get pretty sore getting low down to balls on a consistent basis.”
Johanna Konta on what she is expecting in the transition from clay to grass

“Maybe some of his mojo rubbed off on me, because my very next tournament I played very well in Rome.”
John Isner credits playing an exhibition with Roger Federer for his improved form

“I have confidence, a lot of confidence, more than probably anyone else, because I won so many matches, and in the other hand, there is a pressure, there is expectations from me.”
World No.6 Elina Svitolina is feeling confident

“I come to Paris, you know, with one dream, one goal, you know, to have this trophy at the end.”
French hope Gael Monfils has his eyes on the prize

“It is a dream. First time at the French Open, and I made it. Being French, you really want to do well, especially, you know, with a wildcard. Things went very well. It’s just amazing.”
Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet on her upset win over Kristyna Pliskova

“I’m a different Nicolas. I don’t have the same energy. I have more experience. I’m more mature now. I need to reinvent myself. I need to evolve. There is a new generation of players, and they are playing quite well, making impact on the tour. But I’m very happy with the Nicolas of today.”
31-year-old Spanish veteran Nicolas Almagro on how he has changed during his career

“I always do.”
Alize Cornet’s response to a question about complaining on-court

“I have had several boyfriends – I take that back. I have had one boyfriend, sorry, one boyfriend (smiling) who was a tennis player, and it was not fun to play with him, because we had a very different approach. I don’t like to lose. You know me. You know that’s the way I am. It was not fun to play with him.”
Alize Cornet on playing tennis with a partner

“It helps to be up in the match. So if I was losing I probably wouldn’t smile. But it’s just human nature, isn’t it? You tend to enjoy yourself when you’re winning.”
Brit Kyle Edmund on why he was smiling during his first-round win

“I did my best. I got whacked, but I mustn’t be discouraged. I deserve the wildcard and my opponent was just stronger than I was. That’s it. I don’t think anyone should say that I don’t deserve the wildcard.”
Frenchwoman Amanda Hesse hits back at suggestions she didn’t deserve a wildcard

“Well, I mean, always try to win the tournament, whole thing. You know, I think always when you play a Grand Slam that’s what you’re playing for. Try to win the whole thing.”
World No.9 Kei Nishikori makes his tournament goal clear