I believe it, my coach believe it, the guys I work with believe, my parents believe it. I have worked for that ... I'm very proud of myself ... it's been amazing. |
I did focus for two sets but then, I don't know, there were moments that I started thinking too much. Maybe I was a bit scared of him and didn't really believe in it. So, I mean, it was tough. |
I didn't win but I had the chance to work very hard and it was great knowing that all of the people of Cyprus were behind me. |
I don't really know what it is yet. Maybe the nerve is squeezed. I just felt pain coming down through my leg. Maybe fatigue has something to do with it. Since Australia I've been playing all the time, working hard. I haven't wanted to stop. |
I have 21 cousins here so it feels like home. I think it's a big help when you have the fans behind you and supporting you. |
I just didn't think -- I was in my own world. |
I only think about what I have to do in my next match, not about what I still have to achieve to be a legend... I have a long way to go for that. |
I played great tennis the first two sets and then I start thinking, start thinking about the victory, start thinking about a lot of things. I had to stop and start to have fun, start to enjoy it in the match again. I get the smile back. It pumps me up and I get some more energy to finish it up. |
I saw him cry, and I start crying. |
I started thinking a lot, having doubts in my head. He started serving well, got some confidence. It was going so fast, I couldn't control the game. |
I think it's getting crazy - all of the people are watching my match. |
I think it's one of my best matches in my life. I'm just in my own world and playing my best tennis and having the crowd here supporting me is great. |
I think my coach will watch and I'll be sleeping with my girlfriend. |
I told (my coach) if I win the Australian Open, I'll stop tennis. He told me if I win it, he'll stop working. |
I told President Papadopoulos I wanted to serve my country but I need a little time to finish my career which is very important to me. |