R1: Raphael Kandra (GER) 3-0 Yahya Elnawasany (EGY)

Raphael Kandra (GER) 3-0 Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) 11-6, 11-7, 11-7 (32m)

Rafy

I didn’t play that well for a while… Finally, I’m getting mature…

I knew he likes to speed up the rallies, he likes to volley a lot, I have the feeling he plays at an even faster pace than mine. And last time I played him in Bundesliga, I dropped the quality and he was just all over the place. I couldn’t finish a rally, and I lost 3/0.

So today, I knew what to expect; I was trying to be like the calm person on the court and try to quality, which doesn’t often happen, as I mentioned.

It worked well today, I was the better quality player, it was all about the way I set up my shots, or how I didn’t. So, it’s fine, and I’m happy with that.

I’m playing Paul, not sure it’s on the glass or here. On here? It’s ok then, cause playing Paul with 33°C, not sure how I’d feel about it!!!! I’m relaxed, that’s what I’m trying to get into my game, trying to set my targets and then, hopefully, he’ll be still exhausted from the wedding…!