I don't know what is harder, to lose even when you're playing well or when you have to retire like that. |
I don't think I was at the level I was at the French Open or the other times I played her, but Mary played well, |
I expect another tough match. She's a real competitor. |
I feel better than a few months ago but I'm never going to be the same player again as I was before I fell ill. |
I focused on being aggressive. She's a good player and I just had to fight a lot. I'm very pleased with the way I played and now there's just one more match tomorrow. |
I got tight and was thinking about my injury and things got worse |
I had a lot of trouble with my serve in this tournament. |
I had control of the match in the first set. I was playing pretty well and then I lost a bit of my concentration for a few games. Then the match turned completely and she was having control of the points. |
I had little ups and downs but a lot of good things. I have to be more focused in my next match. |
I had no legs today, I could not move. |
I had no legs today, I could not move. I knew at the beginning of the match I could not win. |
I have been feeling unwell for almost a week now and have been struggling during practice, ... I consulted with my doctor and took the decision [Thursday] morning to pull out. My doctor felt that if I continued to practice and play, I would make myself worse and risk being sidelined two-to-three weeks. |
I have had a back problem for about two months now and it's something I have to deal with, |
I have never had so much stomach pain in my life. But without the medication, I would never have reached the final in the first place. |
I have to be more focused in my next match. |