Jesper de Jong is working on the best phase in his tennis career. Last week he reached the final in Bastad and he extends that line in the Croatian Umag. His self -confidence wins it for the time being of fatigue.
“Sorry guys, I’m not feeling well,” De Jong said on Wednesday after reaching the quarterfinals in Umag to the children who cheated on a signature. The number 83 in the world, who had just defeated the Argentinian Mariano Navone in the burning sun, packed his bag and then quickly dived into the catacombs.
In the same catacombs, De Jong indicated about an hour later that there was no illness, but that the heavy schedule of recent days has an impact on his physical condition. He played eight games in ten days.
“It was a tough day gie again. I have played a lot in heavy weather conditions lately. It is starting to creep in. I am now on the reserve tank. I am especially very tired. Fortunately I did not have to show the back of my tongue,” the 25-year-old De Jong told NU.nl.
‘Most beautiful tournament after the Grand Slams’
De Jong lost the final in Bastad on Sunday, had a travel day on Monday and had to work in Umag on Tuesday. “On Monday we trained here for a short time, but it was really as if we were on the beach, the track was so soft. This is one of the top three of the worst jobs I have ever played,” the 25-year-old De Jong confessed.
“People sometimes think that you can just continue a series, but here the circumstances are very different again. Moreover, I also had quite a few stimuli last weekend. I have received many messages in the last few days.” De Jong, now the number two in the Netherlands, experienced the highlight of his career last week. In his first ATP final, the Italian Luciano Darderi was too strong in three sets.
De Jong celebrated his final place on the Champions Dinner. “It was not normal how well everything was arranged. I also said to my team:” I’m really going to miss the tournament. “It was beautiful. I had also shared a video of my hotel that was really the center court. After the Grand Slams, Bastad is really the most beautiful tournament on the tour.”
‘Everything I win this week is extra’
A holiday then went, but De Jong just decided to travel to Umag. “I am in a good flow and it would be a shame if I did not extend it. I play well and I have a lot of confidence. It would be stupid if you didn’t go for it. But I did tell my coach that everything I win this week is extra.”
Where many tennis players choose to take a break after Wimbledon to recharge for the American hard section season, the young decided to play on gravel for a few weeks after the grass season and to skip the master’s tournaments of Toronto and Cincinnati.
“I can no longer be right for my choice made, because I have already been able to add more than two hundred points. It could have been a lot worse. Next year I will make this choice again,” said the Noord-Hollander.
“I have won so much because I have a lot of self -confidence. It is very much a feeling issue. Tennis is so mental and if you feel mentally tasty, then you have a lot of confidence in your own abilities. Then you don’t have to think. The last four months I have experienced a lot of highlights. That gives me the confirmation that things are going very well.”
De Jong meets Taberner
On Thursday at 6 pm De Jong will face Spaniard Carlos Taberner, the global number 111 that surprised title holder Francisco Cerúndolo on Wednesday evening.
“What I can do to be ready again? Do nothing as much as possible and stretch, good food and good rest,” said De Jong, who comes the top 80 for the first time in his career after the tournament in Umag.
Because the Masters tournament of Toronto will take place next week, the final in Umag will be played on Saturday. As a result, De Jong has to take action every day from Tuesday if he was still in the tournament.
Jesper de Jong is in the best phase of his tennis career. Last week he reached the final in bastad and he is continuing that trend in Umag, Croatia. His Confidence is Currently Winning Out about His Fatigue.
“Sorry guys, I’m not feeling completely well,” De Jong Said on Wednesday after Reaching the Quarterfinals in Umag to the Children who Were Clamoring for An Autograph. The World Number 83, who had just defeated Argentine Mariano Navone in the Burning Sun, Packed His Bag and Quickly Dove Into The Catacombs.
In Those Same Catacombs, De Jong Indicated a Little later that was not sick, but that the heavy schedule of the past few days had tasks its toll on his physical condition. He played eight matches in Ten Days.
“It was another tough day. I have leg playing a lot in tough weather conditions lately. It is starting to creep in. I am now running on reserve fuel.
‘Most Beautiful Tournament After the Grand Slams’
De Jong Lost the Final in Bastad on Sunday, had a travel day on Monday and already had to get to work in Umag on Tuesday. “We trained here letters on Monday, but it was just like we were on the beach, the court was so soft. This is one of the top three sausages I have ever played on,” Confessed the 25-year-old De Jong.
“People Sometimes Think That You Can Just Continue A Series, But The Circumstances Are Very Different Here again. In Addition, I of Course Still, QUITE A Few Stimuli from Last Weekend had. De Jong, Now the Number Two in the Netherlands, experienced the highlight of his career last week. In His First ATP Final, The Italian Luciano Darderi was too Strong in Three Sets.
De Jong Celebrated His Place in the Final At The Champions Dinner. “It was unbelievable how well everything was arranged. I also said to my team: ‘I’m really going to miss the tournament’. It was wonderful. I also shared a video on taptok of my hotel was really right on center.
‘Everything I Win This Week is extra’
A Vacation Beckoned, But de Jong Decided to Just Travel to Umag. “I’m in a good flow and it would be a shame if i did’s continuous it. I am playing well and have a lot of confidence. It would be stupid if you didnn’t go for it. But I did tell my coach that everything i win this week extra.”
Where many Tennis Players Choose to Take Some Time Off After Wimbledon To Recharge For The American Hard Court Season, De Jong Decided to Play on Gravel for a Few More Week After the Grass Season And Skip the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters Tournaments.
“I can No Longer Be Proven Right for My Choice, because I have already Been able to add more than two hundreds. It could have bone worse. I will make make this choice again year,” Said the North Hollander.
“I have won so much because I have a lot of confidence. It is very much a matter of feeling. Tennis is so mental and if you feel good mentally, you have a lot of confidence in your own abilitions. THEN YOU DON’T have FOVEMIENCED That confirms to me that things are going very well. “
De Jong Meets Taberner
On Thursday at 6:00 pm, De Jong Will Face Spaniard Carlos Taberner, The World Number 111 Who Surprized Title Holder Francisco Cerúndolo on Wednesday Evening.
“What can I do to be ready again? Do as little as Possible and also stretch well, eat well and rest well,” Said de Jong, who will enter the top 80 for the first time in his career after the tournament in Umag.
Because the Masters Tournament in Toronto Takes Place Next Week, The Final in Umag Will Be Played on Saturday. As a result, De Jong Will have to be in Action every day from Tuesday if he is still in The Tournament.