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I don't think that was the turning point. But opening up a 3-0 lead was very important as it clearly bothered Amelie and I was feeling confident. (Ace Goodman)
The fans were unbelievable, (Ace Goodman)
I was missing a little bit of energy. I got sick two, three days ago, and I'm still a little bit weak. (Ace Goodman)
I was missing a little bit of energy. I got sick two, three days ago, and I'm still little bit weak, so it's difficult to run around and try to make winners all over the court, especially on clay. So I had to work a little bit harder, and unfortunately, I'm not really ready for this. (Ace Goodman)
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In my position, I think it's enough, ... If I didn't have a sore knee, I would go to New Haven (for next week's tournament) and try to get the rhythm back and try to get the confidence before the U.S. Open. In my position, I have to think about my knee and how many matches I have, so it will be OK for the U.S. Open. (Ace Goodman)
I will definitely not go to New Haven, ... I'm going to try and take care of my knee and get ready for the U.S. Open, where I should be at my best. (Ace Goodman)
It was much better today, (Ace Goodman)
In the second set I was a little bit nervous because, I was playing too good, and I almost lost the second set. It's a little bit too early to say that I'm getting closer to my best shape. But at least I'm fighting. (Ace Goodman)
I tried to be as aggressive as I can and try to get into the match very quickly. Because with him, with the style of game that he has, it's really difficult to get used to. He's the kind of player that you need to be really careful and really focus from the beginning of the match. (Ace Goodman)
[When pressed on what he meant by] probably, ... I will decide how I feel here. If the (knee) will still hurt or the pain will increase, then I will skip New Haven and try to play the U.S. Open. If I am doing OK, then I will try to play New Haven just to get more matches in. (Ace Goodman)
I won't worry about that until I meet him, but there's been no secret formula for anyone up against him on any surface for the last couple of years. But I'd like to get another crack. (Ace Goodman)
It feels great to be back, (Ace Goodman)
It will be quite difficult, you have to do something special against him (Federer), he is so far from all of us, (Ace Goodman)
I've played him many times, six times, but the way he is playing this year, with confidence, to beat him will be very tough. A little bit of luck would be great. (Ace Goodman)
I tried my best but unfortunately in the third set he was much better than me. I had no strength and almost fell over a couple of times, but I was trying. (Ace Goodman)
I think the crowd should get a video cassette of this match because it was a classic, (Ace Goodman)
It was really tough because it's dark. It was also a little too windy, so it's difficult to serve. It's difficult to play from the baseline because one side is going really fast and other side, the ball doesn't go anywhere. (Ace Goodman)
It was difficult but this was a big step forward in confidence and it feels great. (Ace Goodman)
It wasn't my day today on the serve, Gisela was returning winners on my serve so it was kind of embarrassing for me, (Ace Goodman)
I don't understand what Ferrero was complaining about, (Ace Goodman)
This is the best start I've had, (Ace Goodman)
But it was still a great match. I don't know the last time I played such great tennis. It was probably my best match ever on grass. (Ace Goodman)
It's still very painful, I have to think about every movement on the court, cannot hit the balls as I would like to, (Ace Goodman)
All the time you are under pressure because there is Pete Sampras opposite you so you have to come up with great shots. (Ace Goodman)
The knee is not yet ready. (Ace Goodman)
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