Davidovich Fokina: "The last two years haven’t been easy. I want to start from scratch"

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a relatively disappointing 2024 season. He started it ranked 26th in the world and finished it at 61st.

He is still in contention at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, a tournament that brings back good memories for him with his finals appearance in 2022, despite two first-round exits in the following years.

He spoke to Tennis Channel: "The last two years haven’t been easy for me. I lost several times in the first round, which was very frustrating.

But this year, I set myself the goal of rediscovering my game a bit and starting from scratch, exploring my possibilities to play better.

I feel a lot of confidence this season, which is reflected in the number of matches I’m winning, further boosting my confidence.

I have a new team, which is essential. I also have new goals in mind, goals I haven’t revealed yet… and won’t reveal (laughs).

For me right now, it’s all about staying on the court—that’s the real joy. My goal is always to win every match, but I believe the key is to savor every moment, every shot."

Davidovich Fokina will face Jack Draper this Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals in Monte-Carlo.