I was struggling in the beginning, obviously. I was a little disappointed about the start. I was looking for my rhythm and he keeps coming at you and he didn't really allow me to get the rhythm either. But to turn it around in the end, and not playing my best, is always a good feeling. |
I was surprised, yes. Obviously you always keep in mind what chances are there, but this team selection I was particularly surprised by. I thought they might leave Murray out on the first two. I'm pleased I don't have to play him on the first day, and I think Stan is pleased to play Murray, not Rusedski. |
I was the guy making all the errors and he was not. He was playing a few good shots. I had a few sloppy points here and there. He made me doubt. |
I was very focussed on this match, very concentrated. |
I wasn't feeling so good like the last few times but maybe that's got something to do with him because he really came in a lot and never gave me the rhythm. |
I wish I could have been more consistent in the match, but today was tough, ... I thought he played better than in the past. |
I won comfortably. That's what counts most. |
I won comfortably. That's what counts most. I thought it was not easy today because he was serving big, taking a lot of chances on my return. So we didn't see too many rallies, which didn't really allow me to get the rhythm going. |
I wonder why I always play so well, especially on the big occasions. It seems to click for me. |
I would enjoy playing Rafael. It would be nice to see him back in the final after his injury. |
I'd just like to congratulate Roger, not just for a great match today but great tennis all week. You deserve to win this tournament, and it's an inspiration to watch you move and play. |
I'll face a lot of challenges this season and I need to manage my energy wisely if I want to meet them. I'll take advantage of this break to get ready for the next Masters tournaments and the French Open. |
I'm a little bit used to the situation, and it's not an easy one to be in. I mean, basically, he has been waiting for this day his whole life. He's going to come out there and try to beat me, not just play with me. |
I'm always late, I can't cook, I can't get out of bed. |
I'm always worried about crashing out in the early rounds. I go to so many tournaments as titleholder, and always to back it up, it's never easy. |