Diego Schwartzman had its premiere with defeat in the Cordoba Open 2023. “El Peque” was the top candidate to win the title, however, he fell in the round of 16 once morest John Manuel Certainly by 7/6 and 6/1 in straight sets.
The 30-year-old played a good first set, although he mightn’t keep up and was outplayed by the younger Cerúndolo. After the defeat and elimination, “el Peque” indicated: “Juan Manuel played a great game and deserved to win.”
Asked regarding the reasons for the fall, Schwartzman explained that he still fails to “adapt” to the Cordovan contest. “Control is very difficult and the kick of the ball is high. It affects my way of playing. To that I add that I come with few games and little confidence “.
“This is always an atypical tournament due to the conditions and the one that best adapts is the one that ends up winning,” he added. In relation to the level of his rival, he confirmed that Cerúndolo did not start the contest in the best way, but today he noted that he was “comfortable”. “I have certain discomforts and they feel when playing, more so if the opponent is fine,” he explained.
“Before, I solved it with more rhythm and confidence. Today it cost a little more, ”she lamented.
Regarding his start to the season, “el Peque” stated that “it is complicated”. “I was injured and my dad was hospitalized for three weeks. They are not excuses, but the preparation of the year is different. Today I have less patience and frustration hits me more”.
“I am training very well on a day-to-day basis. But when it came to competing there were moments that were mine before and today I feel that it is not like that”, concluded Schwartzman.
