This totally blindsided me, ... I just felt like I was going to have a pretty good run here. I'm in a little bit of shock right now, to be honest. I'd give anything to go back four hours right now. |
This totally blindsided me. I felt like I was going to have a good run here. |
Though I have continued to practice, train and play, the lower back spasms continue, ... After being evaluated by medical staff upon my return to the United States, it is now clear that I am not able to resume tennis activities for 10-14 days. |
Though I have tried to continue with practice, the lower back spasms continue, |
To be completely frank, it really (ticked) me off, put a little bit of a chip on my shoulder. It gave me something to prove. I feel more motivated for this than I ever have been. |
To be honest, after what happened, it would have been unprofessional to go on and on, |
To be honest, after what happened, it would have been unprofessional to go on and on, ... The team came on court, but I said, 'Let's get out of here.' It wouldn't be right (to celebrate on court), especially because you don't want that quality a match to end like that. |
To have him hit a running lob on match point, that's a good shot. It's disappointing and something you wish you could take back and try again. |
To his credit, he knows how to take care of his body. He knows better than anybody else what keeps you out there at 35 years old and still playing well, ... He made a decision that he felt was best for his health and for his prospects the rest of the summer. |
To his credit, that's the kind of pressure he puts on guys. |
To me, it feels like business as usual. I think it's good that, including Dean, we're all familiar with each other and the Davis Cup situation and how the lead-up week is supposed to go. So I think that helps a little bit. |
Tonight is the kind of night where you feel you're on the verge of playing well, but then I'd throw in some errors, ... It was one of those see-saw matches that you kind of fight through and win stuff you feel is maybe not your best. |
Tonight was one of those nights where you feel like you're on the verge of playing well, |
Twenty-four hours ago, I was really optimistic about my prospects here. I'm in a little bit of shock right now, to be honest. |
We all pick each other up. I've picked up James before and today he picked me up. That's' why it's called a team. |