Rosol
By Scoop Malinowski
Status: ATP no. 78.
First Tennis Memory: For me it was like school. I was going from morning to like 1-2 o’clock in the school. Then I went to another lesson in tennis. So it was every day the same.
Tennis Inspirations: Was Patrick Rafter.
Last Book Read: It was Ivan Lendl.
Greatest Sports Moment: Second round against Rafa (Wimbledon 2012).
Most Painful Moment: When my dad (Emil) died. After I won Bucharest for him (2013).
Strangest Match: The worst match I played was Bordeaux against Marc Gicquel. I was leading 5-0 in the third set against him. And had two match points and it was first round and then he won the tournament.
Embarrassing Tennis Memory: If I was playing against big guys, big names. I didn’t win many games from Djokovic since now. Let’s see, maybe in future I can make more.
Favorite Tournaments: Is the tournament where you play good. I wish it will be here now (Miami, where this interview took place). But, of course, I like Roland Garros.
First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered: 2003 Australian Open I saw Roger Federer in the locker room and we took a picture in the locker room. So I have it, until now I have it on my wall.
Current Car: BMW. (Color?) Depends on which one they give me [smiles].
Favorite Sport Outside Tennis: I like ice hockey.
Three Athletes You Like To Watch & Follow: Usain Bolt. Jaromir Jagr. And Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Best You Ever Felt On Court: I wish it was like this more times but it was also against Rafa when I played second round Wimbledon 2012. I felt really good. I felt really comfortable. Everything I touched was going in pretty well. There was no feeling. I just played my game. I just concentrate on myself. And the moment came to me.
Funniest Players Encountered: Gael Monfils.
Why Do You Love Playing Tennis: I don’t think about it. It’s just my job and I love it and I just want to be better.
People Qualities Most Admired: I like the people, which they start to build from nothing. And try to build, build, build and they are big for me.
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Moskova Moskova · October 19, 2015 at 2:40 pm
not sure about this guy…..he can play lights out but with an outsider / bad boyish delivery…..aside from his friction with nadal at wimby – murray said to his face “no one likes you on the tour !” during one of their matches..
also, anyone with a tatoo like that has issues..
Moskova Moskova · October 19, 2015 at 2:45 pm
@ scoop – i’m beginning to notice a pattern here….u seem to like bad boys (rios, kyrgios) and long-shots (saltelite players) 😉
Scoop Malinowski · October 19, 2015 at 6:50 pm
Rosol is a legend because of that incredible display of power tennis he showed in KOing Nadal out of Wimbledon – I mean that was almost like Buster Douglas KOing Ironmike Tyson, no one will ever forget that performance by Rosol – and he gave a pretty nice Biofile, he was a nice guy – had heard from some people he can be a lil prickly but he was a pure class interview from my view –
Scoop Malinowski · October 19, 2015 at 6:51 pm
mm, I think I like something about every player, can’t think of one I don’t like, certain players behave wrong sometimes but it’s just heat of the battle, I like all the players —
Moskova Moskova · October 20, 2015 at 8:08 am
Hewitt had his moments as did nalbandian. Almost forgot about nalby – he’s an animal ! Lol