After dominating the first two sets, he came off pretty strong in the beginning of the third, ... Then I had a few chances at 3-all, couldn't convert those break chances. Obviously, getting the break at 5-all was very important for me. |
After the second set being so close, I had to fight and hang in there to win it in the third. I came up with good shots at the end of the match. |
Clement is a great competitor. He'll give Roger a little trouble, but I think he'll end up losing. |
Every time he did have a chance, I served really well and played really well on the big points. |
Facing a player of Roger's caliber gives you an idea where your game is. Obviously, he is one of the best players ever and also a great guy off the court. |
France will have to be reckoned with in Davis Cup. We weren't good enough today. |
He doesn't give you much rhythm, ... I didn't have the best preparation and only got one hit in yesterday. But overall I had a great last weekend, and I'm going to keep going with it and see where it takes me here. |
He has a big first serve, a big forehand and he knows how to play the game. |
I am exhausted and nothing is decided yet, ... I was pure adrenalin. |
I am pleased with my game overall. My big goal is to finish in the top eight and make the Master's Cup. |
I am totally frustrated. I should have never lost that second set. I changed my racket at 5-1, that was a big mistake. |
I had the opportunity for surgery but I decided I had enough, ... I had enough with my shoulder and I had two ankle surgeries in 1996 and 1997. |
I need a good meal and some rest and I'll be ready for the final. |
I really played solid, and I'm really happy to win this title again. |
I think everybody here is focused on the U.S. Open, to be honest. But I think the guys here are also trying to make a statement of getting far here as well as having a good run at the Open. |