He is one of the most 'fighters' and combative players on the Professional Circuit ... He is known for a reason as 'The Warrior'. Always ready to improve, the StarVie man hopes to conquer what would be his first World Cup for National Teams, after the Runner-up achieved in 2014.
Padel World Press .- Delivery, effort, sacrifice ... Great intelligence on the court. Mati is a true example of a professional, whose enthusiasm and ambition remain the same as they were on the first day.
Champion of Spain on several occasions, also Champion of the World for Couples with Juani Mieres as well as winner of numerous tournaments of the Professional Circuit, there is a dream that he has been pursuing since he was a child and to which he does not resign or resign: to be the 1 number of the world.
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Congratulations for being preselected. I guess I'm very happy to be on the list for another year.
Yes, the truth is always that it makes you very happy that they continue to count on you after so long.
You were World Champion in 2014 with Juani Mieres and Subchampion in 2012. How do you remember those Championships? Is one of your goals to be a Champion by Selections?
Yes, last year that was the idea and we were very close to achieving the goal, losing in the last point. If we can be there this year, we will try to give that last point and, with it, victory for Spain. The title of World Champion I remember with great happiness… It was very nice not only because of the trophy but because I was able to play alongside Juani, a player with whom I have shared and won the Spanish Championships and whom I have known since I was little.
You are part of a list in which you combine veteran and youth. How do you see the national team this year?
Putting myself as a veteran, I think we're still in shape. To this we join the young people who are playing better each year. It is necessary for these players to join the National Team, so that they can gain experience in the next World Cups in which they will be more important.
Argentina may be the team to beat. Despite the fact that in recent years that distance has been shortened ... Do you think they are still favorites to revalidate the title?
I think they are still favorites because they can make three very strong couples. Although we also have them, they are still a point above. That does not mean we have to go out and win and we want the revenge of what happened in 2014.
You and Maxi started the campaign reaching two finals… How do you rate this half of the season with Maxi Sánchez?
Well, Maxi is an exceptional partner. The truth is that I am very happy to have him by my side on the track. It is true that we lowered the level a little due in large part to a heel injury that Maxi had. It was difficult to leave but in the last tournament we got better feelings and games.
A wish that you have Matías facing the end of the season in which the World is also?
Well, I always say that since I was little I have had the dream of being number 1… I hope I can achieve it one day.
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