Videos - Machac is relieved: "I enjoyed the match".

Tomas Machac failed to win his first match of the season. Playing against Casper Ruud in the United Cup, the Czech didn't lose out, but in the end was defeated after 2 hours 54 minutes (7-6, 5-7, 6-4).

Questioned at the press conference, the 24-year-old nevertheless remained positive. He had a difficult pre-season due to illness, and was pleasantly surprised by his level of play: "Despite everything, I enjoyed the match. Before this tournament, I was ill. I wasn't able to achieve the pre-season I wanted. But I fought hard and was surprised by my level over three sets."