To beat Federer, you have to play more than 100 per cent, ... That was a big moment in my career and it was also good for the confidence because I know I can beat the top guys.
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I'm not sure where they're coming from with that choice of surface. I've heard all sorts of things, one of them, which may be a bit far-fetched, is that they've chosen it because they're not sure Federer is going to play.
Federer is the No. 1 in tennis, and if I meet him in the Masters Cup, I'll play a world No. 1. It will be difficult, but I' m very young and have nothing to be afraid of.
I consider Ivan to be probably the best player, behind Federer, since the indoor season last year. It's a great win and great for my confidence. I wasn't expecting to do this well this week, especially after practicing on clay all of last week in Austria.
He's matured. James Blake has grown up, not unlike Roger Federer. He's slowed down his mind a little bit. He's playing smarter. He's a little more in control of his game.
It's always tough to play a friend but apart from that, I consider Ivan to be probably the best player, behind (Roger) Federer, since the indoor season last year. It's a great win and great for my confidence.
Roddick can challenge him as well if he serves big consistently for the entire match. If he does that, then he is tough to break even for a guy like Federer.
It's not about the money, neither for the club nor the players. It's certainly not about Wimbledon needing cash with their declared profit of 25 million. They are clearly trying to make a statement. On the one hand, they say they cherish the players and the champions, and on the other hand, they are telling the world that Venus Williams is less of a champion than Roger Federer.
Andy almost has too much respect for Federer. He gives up too much court to Federer, meaning he's behind the base line. I think Andy needs to play a little closer to the base line, and just play his game.
Other guys you play, and I've played a lot of them, there's a safety zone, there's a place to get to, there's something to focus on, there's a way. Anything you try to do, he (Federer) potentially has an answer for. He plays the game in a very special way. I haven't seen it before.
Yesterday I was on the court with Roger Federer, so I can bring something like that or a conversation I had with him to this clinic. I communicate that to players here in Montana and then they're a little bit closer to the top of the game and what big time players are thinking about what it takes to become a better tennis player.
In the end, despite grabbing the fourth set 6-3 and coming close to a break in the fifth set, he was unable to keep Federer from advancing. After, the talk focused on how much longer Agassi would play. Contrary to what you hear, I've never had the intention not to play, ... As long as I'm forcing the best players to play good tennis to beat me, I owe it to the game to stick around.
Federer is rightly one of the biggest sportsman in Switzerland and his win at the US Open will heighten the home interest in the tie, ... It's fantastic to be playing against him in his own country.
You can find flaws in Agassi and Sampras, but Federer has none.
This tie presents a wonderful opportunity for us to play against truly world-class opposition and the world's best player Roger Federer. This will be a tough tie, but one that we are more than capable of getting a result from. We have a chance of playing in the World Group next year and I know the players are determined to give everything they have to try and make that a reality.
Federer can be the best ever; he has the potential. The only question is whether he has the desire.