28/05 - Roland-Garros: Charles Berberian's interview

SPORTS / TENNIS : ROLAND-GARROS / "Un Autre Regard" by Dupuy & Berberian / 28/05 - Roland-Garros: Charles Berberian's interview

My favourite virtue in a tennis champion ?Fantasy and a taste for risk. Ivan Lendl was, for instance, very boring to watch, but I loved Năstase, capable of hitting a ball from between his legs. My principal character trait as a tennis fan ?I'm not really a fan. It's like with music. I like certain players the way I like some musicians. What I appreciate most in male tennis players ?Their humour.What I appreciate most in female tennis players ?Same as above.My dream tennis match ?A match that's long with some tight rallys at the end.What's the greatest upset I can imagine ?When a player gives up too quickly.Which champion would I most like to be ?I feel pretty close to John McEnroe for his monstrous temper tantrums.Aside from the French Open, which tournament would I most like to attend ?Wimbledon, obviously.The colour I like best for tennis gear ?White, obviously.My favourite all-time tennis champions ?McEnroe, Connors. After that, tennis in the '90s really bored me.The tennis shot I admire most ?Any, as long as it has style.The rule change I'd most welcome ?Putting an end to the second serve. The technique I wish I had ?All of them because I don't play tennis.My state of mind during the French Open ?Pure joy, and it's my first time here.Which tactical error bothers me the least?When the player is overcome with fatigue and he's fighting beyond his capabilities.My take on Roland Garros for Nespresso ?Whatever happens, don't take me seriously!