The former world No. 4 in the rankings ATP, Thomas Enqvist, spoke at the microphone of Padel Magazine during the Head Padel Open which took place from July 23 to 24.
Padel Magazine : What did you think of this tournament and this match?
Thomas : “It's really great to be here. The tournament is really good with this center court and this atmosphere. The games were nice, I have a really good partner (Thomas Vanbauce) who plays a very good " padel ". It's really just fun, it's cool!
Padel Magazine : Do you play tennis a lot? And at padel ?
Thomas : “Yes, I still play a little tennis. About the padel, I try to play regularly but not all the time either.
I really like it padel, it's a good sport. You take pleasure, always in double so it is a sport that can be described as "social".
In Sweden it's really a sport that has exploded, a lot of people practice it. It's really very fun! »
Padel Magazine : What is the difference between playing a final of Grand Chelem tennis and play padel here in a "friendly" tournament?
Thomas : “Obviously there is a small difference (laughs). But that's just as well: from the moment a ball is in play, I enjoy it. I like all sports, football, padel, tennis.. I like all sports with a ball or a ball. And it's really cool to be here and hit the track."
Padel Magazine : What are your expectations for this tournament?
Thomas : “I don't know, I've seen a lot of very good players. I think it's going to be really difficult, but as I said earlier I have a very good partner. So we'll see, but I'm looking forward to the next game. »
Padel Magazine : Are you used to playing on the right? Or on the left?
Thomas : “I'm probably more used to playing on the left, but it's a good excuse to have (laughs)! »
Watch the video interview right here: