Davidovich: "Everything has changed, now I am calmer on the court"

Fernando Murciego | 16 Apr 2025 | 09.30

Alejandro Davidovich talks about his change in 2025. Source: Punto de Break

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Talking about Alejandro Davidovich at this stage of the season means talking about a player more dangerous than ever. With 19 victories and two finals in these first four months, he is clearly motivated to deliver a great performance in this Trofeo Conde de Godó 2025. After reaching the semifinals in Monte Carlo last week, the man from Malaga is confident in maintaining this positive momentum and treating himself to a great experience playing at home. Andy Rublev awaits him in the round of 16, but before that, let's take a look at the path that led him here. Minutes after defeating Stan Wawrinka this Tuesday, a small group of journalists shared their concerns with the current second-best Spanish player in the ATP rankings.

A better Davidovich

"I have that consistency in the game that perhaps I didn't have before, but that confidence comes from winning matches every week, which also gives you peace of mind that you are doing things right. I am calm with the team I have now, they give me a lot of strength, we had a great preseason reinforcing many things, and in Australia, the results were seen practically from the beginning. Making it to the fourth round in Australia, saving match points, made me think that those opportunities will always come. Many things have changed, but above all, I am calmer on the court."

The first title doesn't obsess him

"They say good things come to those who wait. I am privileged to have played two finals this season, one of them with several match points, so I prefer to lose in finals than in the early rounds. If the title comes and then I exit in the first round for three tournaments… then I prefer to keep losing finals. The opportunity could have arisen in Monte Carlo, but Charly (Alcaraz) played quite well, the bastard (laughter). The point is to be there every week, ready for whatever comes."

An inner fire that needs to be controlled

"Every player has a screw loose, it's essential to have that touch of madness or character, it's important not to lose that facet. Ultimately, what wins you matches is staying calm, not getting frustrated, being there every point. Sure, you can get frustrated, you can get angry for twenty seconds, but in the next point, you have to be there. That's the key, being mentally prepared for the next point, no matter what happened."

Do you see yourself winning in Barcelona?

"That's a big statement, but I focus on being there every game. Now I have to play against Rublev, I've never beaten him, we don't know what will happen, but I'll be there. Whatever happens, I'll be there giving my best. I don't know what can happen this week, against Wawrinka, for example, I was a break down in the second set and playing well, but I knew my chance would come and it did, luckily I could take advantage of it. I'm closer in feelings, but still far from that first title."

Wawrinka's moment

"I've trained with him in Monaco, you see him training and he's a machine, but then in the matches, things change. You no longer see him with the confidence he may have had years ago. He can win a good match, but it's tough for him. He's what, 40 years old? I don't know how many years he has left, but not winning matches will reduce his confidence and send him down in the rankings. I don't know… as much as he wants it, it's time to let others come up (laughter)."

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