Muller after qualifying for the Rio final: "It was a fantastic week".

Alexandre Muller's fine tournament in Rio de Janeiro continues. The 28-year-old Frenchman eliminated João Fonseca, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Francisco Cerundolo before overcoming Francisco Comesaña in the semi-finals on Saturday night to reach the final.

After his victory, the French player was delighted, even if he was beginning to feel tired after all his efforts.

"Serving requires a lot of explosiveness and I didn't have that anymore. There was more tension, more fatigue and less relaxation.

After losing the 2nd set, I couldn't see myself looking very good. But if there's one moment when you shouldn't listen to yourself and give it your all, it's in an ATP 500 semi-final.

You had to make the effort. I need to sleep better today. I finished late and I'll probably sleep around 3 or 4 in the morning.

When you win, you still have the adrenalin of the match you've just played, so it's hard to fall asleep quickly.

A record of 15 wins and 1 defeat against the Argentinians on the ATP circuit? I didn't know that number. I was probably sad about the outcome of the World Cup final, so I told myself I had to do something.

If it's any consolation to the French, who've been sad ever since... In any case, I'll be able to say that to the Argentine coaches and players who've been teasing me since the World Cup.

Whatever happens, I'm in the final, so it's still going to be a fantastic week," said the Frenchman at a press conference, according to L'Équipe.