Marcos has been working with British coach Miles Maclagan for the past six months. In the following interview, we find out what changes they have been working on and the hopes that Miles, former coach to Andy Murray, has for Marcos.
What attracted you to working with Marcos?
I think he could have some really good results because he plays an exciting and aggressive game that can make a lot of players uncomfortable and can beat anyone on his day.
How would you describe Marcos as a player and as a person? What are his strengths? What makes him exciting to work with?
He's quite spontaneous, which I think can transfer into his game. That is why people enjoy watching him and helps to keep his opponents guessing as to what's coming next. He's worked really professionally in our time together and played a lot of good matches without reward at the end of this year, so I hope there are some wins in store for him
At 26, what do you think Marcos can still achieve in tennis? How do you think he can improve as a player?
At 26, he's in good shape. At the start of this year he was ranked about No. 20, so he can definitely get back to that and further. With his ability to beat almost anyone it would be great to see him go a long way in a slam
How have you approached the off-season training schedule? Can you give us an idea what Marcos’ training regime has been like during the off-season?
The first two weeks were spent concentrating on the physical side with his trainer, Panna. This is the best time to build strength and fitness levels. Weeks 3 and 4 became more tennis focussed, and we went to Argentina hoping to get two or three matches in.
What goals do you have for the 2012 season?
He was playing an aggressive style at the end of the year, so my main hope is for him to continue this so that it becomes second nature.
