28-05 - Roland-Garros : Nicolas Rey's interview

SPORTS / TENNIS : ROLAND-GARROS / "Un Autre Regard" by Nicolas Rey / 28-05 - Roland-Garros : Nicolas Rey's interview

My favourite virtue in a tennis champion ?NonchalanceMy principal character trait as a tennis fan ?ImpartialityWhat I appreciate most in male tennis players ?Their backhand attackWhat I appreciate most in female tennis players ?Their precocityMy dream tennis match ?To see an unknown like Michael Penfors win the French OpenWhat's the greatest upset I can imagine ?That already happened in the final between McEnroe and Lendl in 1984 when the American, after winning the first two sets, finally lost to the Czech.Which champion would I most like to be ?I would've liked to be a champion like Noah but after his French Open victory. At the end of his career Noah had to fight just to get past the first round.Aside from the French Open, which tournament would I most like to attend ?None. The French Open is tough, long, bitter. You see madness like Michael Chang's underhand serve.The colour I like best for tennis gear ?White.My favourite all-time tennis champions ?Edberg, McEnroe, Noah.The tennis shot I admire most ?The drop shot. Gives me chills every time.The rule change I'd most welcome ?I'm pretty reactionary about that. It's all OK with me as it is. Maybe introduce a tie-break in the fifth set. That would give audacity an edge over endurance.The technique I wish I had ?McEnroe's serve.Which tactical error bothers me the least ?The guy that hits the ball before it hits the ground. The "make-it-or-break-it" aspect appeals to me.My motto when I play tennis ?Try not to be dead tired after two games and have cramps after 30 minutes, and try not always losing 6-4, 6-0.