Iga Świątek and Hubert Hurkacz this year's struggles in Indian Wells traditionally started with the Eisenhower Cup – a demonstration charity event, in which eight mixtures created from the best tennis players and tennis players of the world compete in short matches up to ten points, the so -called Super tie-break.
Hurkacz: Iga is a great player. Is absolutely the best
The Polish duo is the finalists from two years ago, and this year's edition they started by defeating 10: 6 Italian couple Jasmine Paolini/Lorenzo Musetti. – It's amazing. This is a great event. I am glad that I have the opportunity to play in a mix with Hubim. We are doing quite well, so we'll see what will happen next – said Świątek after this meeting. – It's amazing to play with Iga. Especially before such an audience, which comes and supports tennis – Hurkacz followed her.
Unfortunately in the next match Americans turned out to be better – Madison Keys and Tommy Paul – who won 10: 8. – I see your sad face. Don't be sad. You are a defender of the title, you are in a tennis paradise. It can't be better! How much does it mean to you to return here? – Iga Świątek accosted after the competition on the court, a journalist conducting interviews.
– Of course I'm not sad. I am very excited about being here. I was thinking about returning to Indian Wells since the season began. I promised myself to enjoy every minute here. It's a beautiful place, so it's easy to do – said the vice -leader of the WTA ranking. – I am glad that I had the opportunity to play with Hubi. We were already in finalenow in the semi -final, a year ago we lost in the first match, so we have no options left. We'll just try again – she ended her speech with a broad smile. – There is one more option! And you will do it next year – the journalist replied, of course, meaning victory.
Conversation with Hubert Hurkacz was shorter. The Pole was asked how much he means to him with such a titled tennis player. – Iga is a great player. It is absolutely the best, so a lot of joy makes me standing with her on the same side of the grid. It is much more difficult to be on the other side – he said.
Now it's time for a more serious competition. Tournament The main Wells Indian starts on Wednesday. Iga Świątek in his first match will face Caroline Garcia or Bernarda Pera, while Hubert Hurkacz with Luciano Darderim or a happy loser.