I never really felt very good throughout the match. I hope that's going to come along in the next match. |
I never underestimate my opponent, that's not the way I play. It is never easy when you are playing your first match (of the season) on clay. I had a few sloppy points here and there. He made me doubt. |
I obviously prefer, you know, to dominate my opponents than having to fight for it. But as long as I keep on winning in the end, that's what I really care about, not how straightforward it was. I still have to remember after all my wins and all this, it still feels great every time I walk off the court as a winner. |
I play my best in the finals, in the important matches. That's why I'm No. 1. |
I played a really solid match. I started well, hit the ball well and didn't miss much. It was tough for Tommy, I didn't give him any easy balls. |
I played great last year and it's just looking great again, ... It's exactly the way I should be playing at this stage of tournament because the opponents are only getting tougher. The result really shows it. I've been struggling a little bit over the last few days, but this is a great rhythm I got against David. I'm surprised it went so quick. |
I played great last year, and it's just looking great again, ... It's exactly the way I should be playing at this stage of the tournament. This is a great rhythm I got against David. I'm surprised it went so quick. |
I played tough and consistent and when I needed to serve well I did that too. |
I played very aggressive and tried to do the same in the beginning, but obviously it's not so easy to do that on a consistent basis. I chose again, once I was down 3-Love, to play with a lower risk and sort of make him play a few shots, too, and try to then only go for my shots when I'm really in a good position. |
I really didn't expect to turn it around really, |
I really don't know when some of these people are going to wake up to themselves. |
I really feel I've got my confidence back. My footwork is back, the eye is back -- watching the ball, reading the game. Definitely I'm feeling really good right now. |
I really got into watching Becker when I was four or five. I was in my living room and he was in his living room - on centre court! |
I really had to concentrate to make my first serve because he puts pressure on the second when he likes to hit and come in to the net. |
I really have the feeling my game is in place very early in the season on clay. I have the feeling I'm playing a little bit better than last year on clay. |