Video - When Borna Coric talks to himself… before turning the tables on Lucas Pouille in Vienna in 2018

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Jules Hypolite

le 16/10/2025 à 20h52

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Coric Pouille Vienne

Unusual scene in 2018 in Vienna: in the middle of a match against Lucas Pouille, Borna Coric launched into a monologue, alone on his chair. A discussion with himself that, visibly, paid off: the Croatian ended up winning in three sets.

Left to their own devices on the court, tennis players all have their little habits. In Vienna in 2018, Borna Coric faced Lucas Pouille in the second round.

During a changeover, the Croatian began talking to himself, delivering a monologue of about twenty seconds that was unfortunately inaudible.

A self-coaching session that worked since he emerged victorious from this match in three sets (4-6, 6-0, 6-4).