Post by mercedes2005 on Mar 24, 2005 15:46:23 GMT
This is an interview to Mariano that appeared in a magazine last Sunday.
Its intention is to be a funny interview. Please, don't think it is agressive, that could seem to be but this is a fix section and all the interviews are in the same way.
Louise: I've sent you the scanned picture of the interview. Would you upload it? thanks
A player of the whole field
Mariano Zabaleta. Tennis player. He denies to have had an affair with the desired Anna Kournikova. But… He is dating a model. And he hosts a TV program
I was told that your best shot is outside the court; that far from court you win all the girls. Is that true?
Well, I don’t know… I don’t know. I don’t think so. What I can tell you is that a have had a girlfriend for a year and half and I’m really very happy.
I understood. We can’t reveal private things.
Well, yes, I had a life as any guy of my age before. But now I am well, quiet, with my girlfriend (Josefina Molinari, model)
Trying to not annoy Josefina, the million dollar question: is it true that you had an affaire with Anna Kournikova?
No, no, that is not true, is false
Mmmmmmmm, I don’t know why I don’t believe you
We were friends, but that was not true.
It would be the typical “We were only friends”
Yes, that is. We met with Anita when we were juniors. There was a good relationship between us, but there had been nothing
Let’s go to another topic so you don’t get nervous. Is that true that you take baths in the same shower during a tournament?
Yes, it is true. For luck. I am a person who does things for luck (I don’t know the English for this). When I am winning, I take baths in the same shower, eat the same food, and try to do the same things.
And what happens if that shower is taken?
I happened once in a tournament. I was winning and winning and one day, when I go to the shower, it is taken by an old man who was there like 40 minutes. And I had to play! I asked to be waited. And I waited the man to go out to take the shower.
Is that true, for what it’s said in those lockers, that everybody envies your XL size?
Whaaaaat ? ? ? What a question! No, I can’t give an opinion about that.
You are close friend with tennis player Carlos Moyá (number 6 of the world), one the cutest of the circuit. I can imagine you both partying when go out together.
No, Carlos is a humble guy, has a great heart and we have a good relationship since long time ago. I was also in his house in Mallorca. And when he is here in Buenos Aires, he goes out and has fun. Sometimes, it is said that he goes out too much, but he likes having good time, like any guy.
Tell me the truth, is the tennis player life soooo sacrificed? You play in paradisiacal places, earn money even loosing, and have sponsors.
Yes, it is sacrificed. We leave many things for playing, travel a lot, and spend much time alone. But we are privileged and drive an incredible life: go to the best cities, stay in the best hotels.
An enormous sacrifice, of course
We have a great time, sure. But I always kept feet in the earth and I am a normal guy. I know where I come from. One has to try not to believe that he is the best.
Some sport reporters say that you are a player with a limit. And that you already reached it.
No, I don’t agree with that. I don’t think that I have already reached my top, that’s why I keep on training every day, thinking in improving.
And what could you achieve?
In first place, in this season, I would like to win a Master Series or a Grand Slam. Of our generation the only ones who won a tournament of those were Guillermo Cañas and Guillermo Coria (he forgot of Gaudio, who won Roland Garros). And yes, if I could end among the best 20 of the world, it will be better.
If a player like you can not reach the top ten, what is the motivation?
In my case, I play because I like it and I love tennis. Then, obviously, for money. But I train to give the best and in the day of my retirement, to have nothing left inside me.
And besides that, you participate of TV hosting “Tenis Pro”.
We make it with Juan Chela. It’s a hobby. It’s very funny to do it, but I have very clear that I am not a reporter.
You come from a wealthy family. Can it be said that you are a “bon vivant” of tennis?
The truth is I was very lucky. I know that there are many who couldn’t do it. But when I was a kid in Tandil, there were very good professionals that made things easy for me.
Its intention is to be a funny interview. Please, don't think it is agressive, that could seem to be but this is a fix section and all the interviews are in the same way.
Louise: I've sent you the scanned picture of the interview. Would you upload it? thanks
A player of the whole field
Mariano Zabaleta. Tennis player. He denies to have had an affair with the desired Anna Kournikova. But… He is dating a model. And he hosts a TV program
I was told that your best shot is outside the court; that far from court you win all the girls. Is that true?
Well, I don’t know… I don’t know. I don’t think so. What I can tell you is that a have had a girlfriend for a year and half and I’m really very happy.
I understood. We can’t reveal private things.
Well, yes, I had a life as any guy of my age before. But now I am well, quiet, with my girlfriend (Josefina Molinari, model)
Trying to not annoy Josefina, the million dollar question: is it true that you had an affaire with Anna Kournikova?
No, no, that is not true, is false
Mmmmmmmm, I don’t know why I don’t believe you
We were friends, but that was not true.
It would be the typical “We were only friends”
Yes, that is. We met with Anita when we were juniors. There was a good relationship between us, but there had been nothing
Let’s go to another topic so you don’t get nervous. Is that true that you take baths in the same shower during a tournament?
Yes, it is true. For luck. I am a person who does things for luck (I don’t know the English for this). When I am winning, I take baths in the same shower, eat the same food, and try to do the same things.
And what happens if that shower is taken?
I happened once in a tournament. I was winning and winning and one day, when I go to the shower, it is taken by an old man who was there like 40 minutes. And I had to play! I asked to be waited. And I waited the man to go out to take the shower.
Is that true, for what it’s said in those lockers, that everybody envies your XL size?
Whaaaaat ? ? ? What a question! No, I can’t give an opinion about that.
You are close friend with tennis player Carlos Moyá (number 6 of the world), one the cutest of the circuit. I can imagine you both partying when go out together.
No, Carlos is a humble guy, has a great heart and we have a good relationship since long time ago. I was also in his house in Mallorca. And when he is here in Buenos Aires, he goes out and has fun. Sometimes, it is said that he goes out too much, but he likes having good time, like any guy.
Tell me the truth, is the tennis player life soooo sacrificed? You play in paradisiacal places, earn money even loosing, and have sponsors.
Yes, it is sacrificed. We leave many things for playing, travel a lot, and spend much time alone. But we are privileged and drive an incredible life: go to the best cities, stay in the best hotels.
An enormous sacrifice, of course
We have a great time, sure. But I always kept feet in the earth and I am a normal guy. I know where I come from. One has to try not to believe that he is the best.
Some sport reporters say that you are a player with a limit. And that you already reached it.
No, I don’t agree with that. I don’t think that I have already reached my top, that’s why I keep on training every day, thinking in improving.
And what could you achieve?
In first place, in this season, I would like to win a Master Series or a Grand Slam. Of our generation the only ones who won a tournament of those were Guillermo Cañas and Guillermo Coria (he forgot of Gaudio, who won Roland Garros). And yes, if I could end among the best 20 of the world, it will be better.
If a player like you can not reach the top ten, what is the motivation?
In my case, I play because I like it and I love tennis. Then, obviously, for money. But I train to give the best and in the day of my retirement, to have nothing left inside me.
And besides that, you participate of TV hosting “Tenis Pro”.
We make it with Juan Chela. It’s a hobby. It’s very funny to do it, but I have very clear that I am not a reporter.
You come from a wealthy family. Can it be said that you are a “bon vivant” of tennis?
The truth is I was very lucky. I know that there are many who couldn’t do it. But when I was a kid in Tandil, there were very good professionals that made things easy for me.