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Simeon Nikolov to Volleyweek: I'm not happy with myself, it's time to improve my game

Николай Варадинов

Николай Варадинов

September 15, 2025 at 16:42

Simeon Nikolov to Volleyweek: I'm not happy with myself, it's time to improve my game

- Moni, congratulations on the hard-fought victory. After the first match, I asked you not to play until 50 points, but you went all the way to a fifth set. What happened after the second part?
- After 2-0, we actually played poorly. That's the truth. The things we needed to do – to cover, to play defense – we didn't do them. Perhaps until the seventh point in the tie-break, we didn't look like a team that wanted to win. The important thing is that we did it in the end. After the eighth point in the tie-break, you saw the difference – we started to dig up saved balls in defense, to block, to cover. There were also many video challenges. I'm glad we went through this, because this experience also builds us.

- The serve wasn't working after the second set...
- That's right. And that was clearly reflected in the result. I am also one of those who need to maintain their serve, because our block and defense are not at the highest level. That's why we have to compensate precisely there – from the service line.

- And what do you personally need to improve?
- My digging. That's the most important thing. I am currently dissatisfied with myself in this element, which is fundamental for me. I expect more and I know I can do more. Enough is enough, it's time to show it.

- I'm sure you will show it.
- Thank you!