"Yeah, it was the first time I've played in front of him. I've watched him play a few times. I think finals of World Cup, I watched when he won with Argentina. I think I watched him last year once."
"I think it was with L.A. with Inter Miami. Obviously thrilled to have his whole family. I did see him after the match. Came by the locker room. So we spent some time talking and exchanged gifts."
"It's a huge honor. I mean, he's such a great athlete, not just a football player. His impact on the world of sport in the last 20 years has been immense. To have him watch me live obviously brings me great, great joy and excitement, and also a bit of pressure, to be honest (smiling)."
"I was rated by one of his sons today as 8 out of 10, which is pretty good. He, with a serious face, told me I have to make 10 out of 10 next match. So I have quite a bit of pressure from Messi's son there. Yeah, we joked around."
"It was nice to meet with his whole family. It was very touching moment for me because it's one thing that he comes, but then bringing his whole family, his kids, his wife. As a young father myself, I know what that means."
"It's different when you bring the whole family. I was very touched by that and his willingness to spend some time after. I value that time with him. It's a wonderful moment for me and for this tournament and tennis in general for him to be here."
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