"I don't like starting on a Sunday" - admits Fognini after opening his RG campaing on a Sunday

Fabio Fognini overcame a slow start against Barrere to win 6-4 6-1 6-3 but he did not like starting on Sunday which he explained after the match.

Fabio Fognini made a winning start at the Roland Garros defeating Barrere 6-4 6-1 6-4 in the 1st round and after the match, he spoke to the media. The French Open is a unique event because it always starts on Sunday which is something Fabio is not a fan of. He said:

“It’s a tricky situation. Now the tournament, they like us playing on Sunday because I think for the money because with the public. Of course, people have a chance to come and watch us play. But it is something that personally I don’t like."

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Even if it's something he doesn't like Fabio still embraced it because he was nearby competing at the UTS showdown in the south of France. He said:

“I was telling my coach it’s (playing on Sunday) better because I was home. I was doing this exhibition in Mouratoglou two days, and I was ready. Once you’re here I prefer to play as soon as possible because day by day you get tense, start thinking about the match and how it works."

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Before he went off the stage Fabio once again reiterated that he will play whenever he needs to but if he can choose he will not choose Sunday:

“I’m here to play. Doesn’t matter if I play Monday or Tuesday. But generally, if you ask me about [it], I have to say I don’t like it. I prefer to play Monday or Tuesday. But this is my own small opinion.”