Del Potro: Q and A with fans
Notable quotes transcribed by @vamosdelpofans

Q What advice will you give players never to do?

Delpo: You can't break rackets, they warn you for that. Be respectful always to opponents.

On his team: We do everything together, we eat together, we travel together. They are very good persons, most important thing.

Delpo mentions Wimbledon again as a match he'd replay: After that match I was so sad. I was so close to making the final.

Delpo: I think you need to separate on/off the court. If you go off the court and think you're the best, you are the wrong player.

On his serve: Well I am tall! Its my biggest weapon and I practice it 40, 45 mins each day. I still believe I can improve it.

Q If you could change a rule in tennis what would you do?

Delpo: I think the rules are good but one rule we are trying to change is the time between points, only 20 seconds I think and its not enough. We are not very happy with that

Q What do you think about just having hawkeye and not having umpires?

Delpo: No i think umpires are very important, otherwise you’d just fight with your opponent! (makes hand gestures)

Delpo on Rafa and Federer:

Delpo: On tour we have very great examples like Federer or Rafa, I am so glad to share this time of tennis with them. Also I have a very good relationship with Federer, he’s a great friend of mine, we are very close and for me its amazing to have these kinds of friends in my life.

Q If you could be a footballer who would you be and why?
Probably Messi, there are many good footballers but not like Messi! (laughs) He’s so fast, very talented player, he’s very simple guy, he’s very small (fans laugh)

Q What do you like most about Holland?
Delpo: Holland, you have very good chocolate. (fans laugh) Before sleep, I try to get some.

Q Have you tried our beer?
Delpo: No no i haven’t, anyone have the beer?
Interviewer: Maybe next time we bring it so you can try.

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