Several participants at the Rome tournament, including Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev, shared insights into their pre-match music choices, revealing the songs and artists that help them prepare for competition.
Mirra Andreeva:
`It`s something like – (hums) Tell it to my heart. Tell me I’m the only one, you know?`
Ons Jabeur:
`I`d pick Lose Yourself. It`s an incredible song for me. I love Eminem; there`s an anger to his music that gets me pumped up and helps me channel aggression on the court.`
Jack Draper:
`Lately, it`s Insomnia by Faithless.`
Coco Gauff:
`Recently, it`s been… actually, not Icon, but rather Thought I Was Dead by Tyler, the Creator.`
Lorenzo Sonego:
`Of course, my song is the one that really gets me going.`
Jessica Pegula:
`I listen to a Bad Bunny album.`
Lucia Bronzetti:
`My music is actually quite depressing (laughs). I prefer to relax and unwind before a match; otherwise, I just get too tense.`
Stefanos Tsitsipas:
`I listen to Safe and Sound by Capital Cities.`
Madison Keys:
`If I`m listening to music, it`s usually Paramore. Like Misery Business by Paramore.`
Camilo Ugo Carabelli:
`Life is Life; I like it because of Maradona.`
Daniil Medvedev:
`I don`t actually listen to music right before stepping onto the court, but there are a couple of songs I generally enjoy. For instance, something by Travis Scott or The Weeknd. I really like Pray 4 Love; I hadn`t heard it before but it stuck with me.`
Casper Ruud:
`Yes, it`s The Weeknd`s song – Without a Warning.`
Grigor Dimitrov:
`Actually, no, I`m still searching for that perfect song that fits every tournament. I have a small playlist I cycle through, and when the right one comes on, I just know – that`s the one.`
