Arthur Gea interview after the craziest match of his career in Newport | Came back from a set & 5-1 down

Brenner interviewed French tennis player Arthur Gea following his remarkable comeback victory at the tournament in Newport.

Key Highlights of the Interview:

• The Comeback: Gea discusses his thrilling match against Tristan Schoolkate, where he recovered from a double-break deficit (5-1 down) to win in three sets, 7-6, 7-5. He admits it was the first time in his life he had pulled off such a comeback (0:08 – 0:52).
• Grass Court Experience: As this is his first year playing as a professional on grass, Gea shares that he enjoys the surface and believes it suits his game well (1:11 – 1:38).
• Career Growth: Gea reflects on his development, noting that he has matured significantly as a player, learning how to carry himself as a professional rather than a junior (1:44 – 2:30).
• Building a Team: He opens up about the challenges of building his own coaching staff after turning 20, explaining that he is currently in a transitional phase as he looks to rebuild his team following a split after Wimbledon (2:31 – 3:24).
• Memorable Moments: He identifies his first-round win in Australia against Lehecka and his match against Stan Wawrinka as his proudest moments, which made him feel he truly belongs on the ATP Tour (3:29 – 3:57).
• Goals: He spoke about his short term goal, to earn a spot in US Open Main Draw and shared his goal for the 2027 season.