The various pull-outs prove that the players are tired at the end of a very long season, |
The was the slowest second serve I've hit since I was 12. I guess he wasn't expecting it. |
The whole point of team competition is to pick your teammates up, |
Then Roger started being Roger again, |
There were a lot more rallies, which allowed me to get into the flow of things. I didn't have someone constantly pressuring me, |
There were a lot times I hit the ball fine in the corners and he got back to return it. It was frustrating. |
There's always stuff to work on. Obviously, the whole goal is to play well at the Open, ... You kind of try to find your game and find your comfort level and really try to hit your stride. I've always played a pretty heavy schedule in the summer. |
There's no such thing as an open draw. The fact that seeds are out means everyone can play. You have to win matches and sets. |
They return better than I do, |
They're a tough team. For the first time in a while, we're not the favorites going in. It will be a tough one, and cold as well. |
They're not lacking in effort and heart, especially when they're playing for their country. They get really inspired to play for their flag and they give it their all, as it should be in Davis Cup. |
They're not the greatest, but they are the same for everyone. |
This is probably the best I have played against him. He definitely played much better particularly with his volleying, |
This is probably the best I have played against him. He definitely played much better particularly with his volleying. |
This totally blindsided me, ... I felt like I was going to have a good run here. |