I expected a close match. I thought maybe he was even slightly the favorite because of what I've been going through the last few weeks. Obviously, I'm very pleased with the result because a win is a win no matter if it's two or three sets. |
I feel like I've had a great year and a great tournament, |
I felt I got closer to Rafael than at Roland Garros last year. Obviously I wish I had not lost against him again but I will quickly forget it. |
I felt I still could have played better, but the most satisfying thing is that I haven't dropped serve so far. |
I felt I was really returning well from the start and especially had some good serves at the beginning which is always important, |
I felt like I've lifted my game over the last 18 months or so. I've got no doubt that I feel like I'm the second best player going around right now. It's just that the best player is pretty bloody good. |
I felt like my leg was starting to tighten up, |
I felt like my leg was starting to tighten up. Maybe I'm compensating because of my injury. I was never in doubt I was going to finish that match. |
I felt like this is exactly the match I expected. |
I felt very unsure about this match, to be honest. I had a bad feeling about it but what matters is how I play and in the end I was very happy. |
I get one question about fashion basically, ... That's how it goes with us. But I think that's how it should be, to be honest. |
I go to Shanghai with a fresh mind and really look forward to defending the title. |
I got his serve later on. I also thought he played pretty good under the circumstances against me. |
I got my chances, but I didn't make it. |
I got to get away from these people from the Tour [players, media and photographers], ... It was good to be away, but it's very nice to be back. |