BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy, INTERVIEW | Borna Coric: "It would be wrong to feel like a rock star. The fact that I can say that Nadal or Federer talk makes me very proud." Croat reveals that the most important aspect of his rise

Borna Coric (18 years) returns on Wednesday at BNR Arenas power plant for the second round match at BRD Nastase Ţitiac Trophy. Opponent will be a countryman, a player who has collected twice as many springs only player within just a few months defeated Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray - Ivo Karlovic - turned pro when terminal was not even 5 years.

Coric is a magnet for fans, journalists and children of balls. He started the tournament in Bucharest delivering performance that everyone expected him against a veteren Sergei Stakhovski, which he won in the tie-break fifth set, 7-2. Easy detained in question, Coric make yet more performance on the pitch, but outside of the beautiful shots.

Do you remember the first day on the tennis court and how it became a daily part of your life?
I went to a local club in Zagreb, playing with my cousin sister and I played together, I liked it a lot and when I told my father that I want to play more, and more, and more. That has become increasingly serious.

You feel less like a rock star among players your age?
No, no (n.r. - laughs). I do not think I should feel so wrong in my view. You have to stay as normal as possible, stay as you were before starting to play tennis. In addition, we do not meet in the locker room too, because many ATP tournaments and games are not too many players my age.

How to share dressing room with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer?
That's incredible. A year ago, I saw them on TV. We share lockers, aircraft, it is great to talk to them. The fact that I can say that talking to Nadal Federer is one thing that makes me very proud!

Borna Coric says that one of his childhood idols is Rafael Nadal. Now, Croatia seems to mimic every move Iberian: Nike shirt is like, without being a copy bought from the store with the logo of "Rafa" and the latest "acquisition" in the portfolio of sponsors of Croatia is a firm watches. Nadal headlines all sites profile when signed to Richard Mille, fans are afraid that "matador" change "the look" and routine.

There are very few players who reach the top 18 and have your results. What is the secret that rise to the top fulminating?
I do not think I have a particular recipe. I have worked hard over the past three years, in fact life. It is important for me to believe in myself, to be convinced that they are good enough for that.

What would you advise a young player?
To love the game, enjoy it and work hard, become increasingly serious in what he does. I think we should enjoy, because otherwise you can not climb, as long as it can not work.

What is your favorite character from a book or a movie that you most things in common?
That's a good question, but are not a fan of the books. No movies, so it's hard to choose. During leisure, talk with their friends on Instagram, Facebook, go out, take a meal in town.

Ivo Karlovic is your next opponent. It's intimidating on the ground or on Twitter, where it says "King"?
No follow him on Twiter I just heard that it is very good. Certainly making, 36 years old, is in the Top 25 ATP is incredibil.Dacă is as good as Twitter is on the ground means that it is excellent on Twitter!

Do you see yourself playing up to 36 years?
No!
Thank successful tour!
Thank you!