Belgian David Goffin felt the wind and humidity on the center court at Roland Garros on Sunday despite the new roof deployed.
David Goffin would have done well without this “honor”. The Belgian became the first prestigious seed (No. 11) to be eliminated at Roland Garros on Sunday on the first day. He fell as soon as he entered the competition against the very promising Italian, Jannik Sinner (7-5, 6-0, 6-3), who had already beaten him in Rotterdam this year. He admits having lived a freezing afternoon on Central Court despite the presence of the roof, inaugurated this year.
“Yes, it was the first time for me that I played on it, he explains. It’s true that it’s very special, it changes everything. The conditions were very special, the ground was very heavy and very damp. There was a kind of dampness in the room with the roof because it was raining outside and it was very cold. “
The wind and the rain rush
“It was not easy to play in these conditions at that time, he continued. The roof is not completely closed, there is still some wind coming in. I imagine that those in the last row will surely get a little rain, when there is a crowd. “
“Overall, it seemed to me something essential for this tournament, compared to other Grand Slams that have a roof, and even on several courts, he concludes. It was important for Roland-Garros to have one. . Today (Sunday, note), even if it will rain all day, there will be tennis. ” He will have to wait until next year to return to La Porye d’Auteuil.
