You were in Latvia during the Jani celebration. How was it?
The last time I celebrated Jani in Latvia was when I was 7 years old – I was shooting a beer can with my little pistol and was very happy about it. All other years I spent in London, Germany. This year I was at my friend Karlis’ place, here in Riga. There was no bonfire, I jumped into a pool wearing all my clothes.

Do you have friends here in Riga?
Yes. Tennis players, schoolmates from the second middle school and some people I met in the last few years. It’s a small group of people. Sometimes they come to one of my tournaments,...

Ernests, I lost the first version I wrote of this article, so it will now probably be more concise the second time around.

I enjoy watching you play and display a great deal of talent
However, I would like to see you win more matches! In your interview with Ivanovic, you said there is no feeling like it, and you want to win more matches, too. .

I was disappointed during your match against Gilles Simon in Vienna to hear the commentator reveal that you squandered your semifinal winnings in a casino. Yes, you had every right to, but why did you? You have an opportunity to make a difference in other...