I was ready to die on the court today. |
I was unnerved a little bit about the last couple of times we played against each other. I felt I was much more controlled in this match. I was more focused and aggressive. I'm not happy about the first set, but I'm happy I finished the match this way. |
I was very in control, I didn't let the emotions end this time. I thought this could be my day, this could be the moment for me. |
I wasn't well placed enough to play (the ball) the right way. |
I worked so hard, came close many times. Finally this is it. Finally! |
I wouldn't say I was lucky [to survive], ... Even though I didn't play the game I wanted, I feel proud because I hung in there and won. I really battled out there. |
I'm doing better and better, even though it hasn't come yet to go to the last to the end, I mean. So, you know, I'm just taking it very in a very relaxed way this year here at the US, just the way I think I was at Wimbledon. I'm trying to, you know, keep that momentum going. |
I'm not surprised she's got this far. She was really solid at San Diego but I'm pleased to have another shot at her. |
I'm satisfied with my game, it's getting better. I'm very happy to be in another Antwerp final. |
I'm satisfied with my game; it's getting better. I'm very happy to be in another Antwerp final. |
I'm using every part of my game much better now. I think I'm much more in control of what I'm doing, knowing pretty well also much better how to use my weapons. ... Probably mentally tougher also, having a little bit more experience, knowing a little bit more how to handle the situations. |
I'm very satisfied with the way I played today. |
I've been coming here for a couple of years now and never got to the last day and got the trophy. So that's what I'm trying to do first, and then, also, get ready for the (U.S.) Open and try to really put my game together, which is quite there. |
I've played a lot in the last couple of weeks and I sometimes lack a bit of sharpness. Between matches I do nothing but rest. |
I’m looking forward to playing Lindsay tomorrow, ... The serve will be very important there for sure and I will have to be very aggressive. We’ve had a lot of great matches in the past. The semifinal we played at Wimbledon was very close this year and hopefully things will go a little better for me in the final compared to last year. |