Representing Grace in the World of Tennis - Newcomer Squire shocks at French Open, feeling content.
Henri Squire was surprised by his unexpected victory at his Grand Slam debut. "I was just excited to be here," the 23-year-old said. "I didn't expect much butI seized the opportunity," he continued.
Recently participating in the French Open in Paris, the German tennis player made it into the main field just an hour before the draw. With three wins, Squire secured entry into this prestigious tournament for the first time. In his first ever five-set match, against Australian Max Purcell, Squire started off confidently, but ultimately fell behind after losing his initial 2-0 lead. The vividly changing leads and few rain breaks eventually led to Squire's victory.
"I need to process all of this first," said Squire, who managed to save himself from six match points. He will be playing against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round. "In the last few months, I've gained confidence in myself, believing that I can compete with the best and even win," he revealed to "Tennis Magazine."
New trainer, new push
World number 221 Squire, who won the Challenger Tournament in Hamburg in mid-March, attributed his newfound success to his new coach. Trained by former professional Jeremy Jahn since November, he has been significantly influenced by Jahn—both on and off the court, strategically, and tactically. "We just keep training hard all the time," Squire shared. "Ultimately, it pays off."
Had he not found a new coach, Squire might have given up playing. "Tennis is fun for me, but the surrounding circumstances didn't seem so enjoyable," Squire stressed. In Paris, things are different. Not only does he have great success, but he's also better off financially. For reaching the second round at the Grand Slam tournament on clay, Squire received 110,000 euros.
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- Born and raised in Germany, but representing France due to his French roots, Henri Squire's victory at the French Open has put him in the spotlight of the tennis world, potentially paving the way for more international appearances and opportunities.
- As Henri Squire continues his journey in the world of tennis, the French Open victory has opened up a plethora of opportunities, including partnership deals and sponsorships, further cementing his position as a rising star in the international tennis arena.
Source: www.stern.de
