It was an unbelievable shot, ... The angle was just too good. |
It was great that I played aggressive the whole time. I didn't care if I made mistakes or not. I mean, I had to play aggressive against this guy. That's what I did. Of course, I had a lot of mistakes, but that's the way how it goes. If you don't make it, you can't win. |
It's great and I'm so happy because I knew the situation. I've been so many times in the quarterfinals and this one today was my biggest one. |
Once he's ahead, it's not easy. I tried to stay in the whole time...but I just couldn't make it. In the end, he was just too good. |
There was so much pressure from so many quarters, it was a very close match. |
There was so much pressure, it was a very close match. Some points were so easy, (but) there was so much tension on the court ... you try to fight for every ball. |
There was so much pressure, it was a very close match. When there's so much tension on the court you want to win so bad. |
There's a reason he's No. 1 -- he makes the important points. |
This is very tough to digest, but Igor played very well when he was down and fully deserved to win, ... I did not play too well this week but still reached the final. There are many things I can still improve so I am hopeful for the future. |
Unfortunately, I didn't take my chances in the first two sets. In the first set I was maybe a little too passive and in the second I played more aggressively and took more risks. |
We had close matches last year (and) I know as long as he's in the tournament he's playing better and better. |
We're on earth, but he's playing on a different planet. |
When it came to the important points, maybe I took too much risk. But to beat this guy, you have to take a lot of risks; you have to play at your limit. |