THE MODERATOR: We have Ugo Humbert with us. How are you feeling leading into the tournament?
UGO HUMBERT: I'm feeling really good. I was in Brisbane. It was not the best preparation. I'm ready to play here. I'm really happy to be back in Melbourne.
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. What is your favorite part about Australia?
UGO HUMBERT: I think the atmosphere. I really like the crowd here, the people are always very excited to see some tennis. It's great to be on court.
Q. You had a great year last year. How excited are you to continue pushing forward?
UGO HUMBERT: Yeah, I want to continue what I did really well last year. I did great work with my coach Jeremy, so it will be fun to play another year, another season.
Q. How fun has it been with Jeremy as your coach, a guy who was a player?
UGO HUMBERT: It's my coach, it's my friend. We have a really good relationship. It's always nice to spend some time with him on court and off the court.
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