"We are very hooked on technology, I loved taking a walk yesterday"

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The rounds are passing by and the name of Alex de Minaur is gaining strength in the press room of the Mutua Madrid Open. It is also happening on the tournament board, where his opponents are beginning to see him as a player fully ready to cause an upset in an event of this category, even on clay. After removing Denis Shapovalov from his path, the Australian seemed calm in the mixed zone, deflecting any attempts to give him a certain favoritism for the final rounds. A humility that has brought him this far and won't change at this stage.

Happy with the victory

"I am very happy with today's match, it was a very tough opponent, someone who can play very well, I knew that from previous occasions. I am leaving content with the level I displayed today, so far Madrid is treating me very well."

Rivalry with Shapovalov

"I know Denis well, we have played several times already, not only on the professional circuit, but also in the junior stage. I know he has a lot of power from both sides, even though he has a one-handed backhand, to me that might even be the stroke I feared the most. Much respect for that stroke. Tactically, it was a match where I tried to be as solid as possible and not let him take the initiative, something he loves."

The blackout

"There wasn't much we could do, practically your whole life is surrounded by technology. For example, we had no mobile phone coverage, we spent the whole day taking walks with the team, playing cards, we went to the only open Mercadona to grab something to eat, but there was no bread left. If there is something I liked about yesterday, it was that, disconnecting a bit from the internet and going outside for a walk, seeing the people of Madrid with their friends and experiencing the moment more. Lately, we are too hooked on technology, so it was nice to see how yesterday people were going to the park or playing soccer, I've even seen videos of people dancing. It was a tough day, but all the Spanish people took it very well."

Doesn't see himself as a favorite

"At the moment, I am in the fourth round, there are many matches left to finish the tournament, but I'm playing well. I am happy with my level here in Madrid, on this special clay court, but there are very tough matches coming up from now on. I can only say that I am very excited to face each match that comes from now on."

Who is the rival to beat?

"There will always be a lot of talk from all sides, there is always pressure, expectations, everything. Due to my nature, I have never changed my perspective, I just focus on my things and doing them as best as possible, my team helps me a lot in this sense. Of course, there will be options to keep winning matches and keep progressing, we will see, I feel very confident and with the possibility of reaching great heights."

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