It was clear she was struggling for breath between points at times. But you have to win every game no matter what the circumstances and that's what I did. |
It was cold and windy and the conditions out there were really difficult, |
It was difficult for both of us to break, but I was able to take advantage of the opportunity. |
It was one of those days when everything goes wrong. I tried to approach the net but it didn't work. I tried to play from the base line - it was no better. My attempts to play rallies didn't work. |
It was probably the key moment in the match. I thought it was a chance for a breakthrough in the first set, and that's what happened. I took control after that. ... I'm very happy with the way I played tonight. |
It was tough in the second set. I tried to change tactics and I concentrated a little more. |
It was very tough to walk on the court without really knowing your opponent. |
It was very tough today with the way she was serving, ... The only chance I had was in the sixth game of the second set and she played perfect again after that. I was disappointed with how I served, especially in the first set, and she's too good at returning when she gets a lot of chances on the second. |
It won't be easy but it's really fun. The atmosphere is fantastic. |
It would be great (to end 2004 at number one), ... Hopefully, I can make it this week even though I know it will be very tough. She's been playing well also. I'm looking forward to the next match every day. |
It would have been probably different if the match went to the end but the joy is here. |
It's a disappointment obviously, ... It's hard for me when I play players who hit hard right from the start. She just played a better match than me today. Mary when she plays like that can beat anyone. |
It's a great effort to win this three times in a row. |
It's a great effort to win this three times in a row. It doesn't happen a lot. I'm proud of what I've done, especially after two bad losses. |
It's always difficult to play another French player because we spend so much time together on the circuit. But even if it was a bit up and down my level improved, |