Post by choupi on Jun 14, 2008 2:54:23 GMT -5
Here's his interview, after the match:
Q: Obviously, the tips from Peter were not enough?
BAGHDATIS: No, not enough. But I am very happy the way I played. It’s my fourth match in like three month. So, I’m pretty happy. Roger played a great match. He was serving very well. I think he had 83% of first serves in which is pretty good and it was tough to return. But I returned quite well. I cannot say that I did not return good. But he was just better than me today.
Q: What about the three breakpoint chances you had?
BAGHDATIS: He came three times to the net I think. He played really good. That’s all I can say. I had the chance to play, but I did not really have an easy ball to finish it off. He played good. He served well on the important points. So that made the difference.
Q: What was the problem with your ankle? You were injured?
BAGHDATIS: Yes, I was injured. The problem was there was like a bone coming out from the ankle. It’s doctor’s stuff. So, it’s better now. They said I have to stop and come back if I have pain again and maybe have an operation. But the pain didn’t come yet. So, I hope grass will help me.
Q: So you are 100% healthy?
BAGHDATIS: Yes.
Q: What are your expectations for Wimbledon?
BAGHDATIS: To win it.
Q: How do you like your chances?
BAGHDATIS: Pretty good, I’m playing good. I’m feeling comfortable on grass like always. I’m just confident. You need a bit of luck for the draw because maybe I will not be seeded in the 16. So, I need a bit of luck. If I get the confidence and luck, why not?
Q: Is there a way to beat Roger Federer on grass?
BAGHDATIS: Yes, there is a way. If he plays not so good and I play better, there is a way.
Q: Who won the toss?
BAGHDATIS: I won the toss and chose to serve.
Q: Was it a good choice?
BAGHDATIS: Yes. That’s the way. You have to have guts in tennis. When you are playing against No. 1 in the world, you have to go for it.
Q: You always go for it when you win the toss?BAGHDATIS: Yes.
www.gerryweber-open.de/en/current-news/interviews/marcos-baghdatis-2008-06-13.html?jahr=2008&monat=06
Q: Obviously, the tips from Peter were not enough?
BAGHDATIS: No, not enough. But I am very happy the way I played. It’s my fourth match in like three month. So, I’m pretty happy. Roger played a great match. He was serving very well. I think he had 83% of first serves in which is pretty good and it was tough to return. But I returned quite well. I cannot say that I did not return good. But he was just better than me today.
Q: What about the three breakpoint chances you had?
BAGHDATIS: He came three times to the net I think. He played really good. That’s all I can say. I had the chance to play, but I did not really have an easy ball to finish it off. He played good. He served well on the important points. So that made the difference.
Q: What was the problem with your ankle? You were injured?
BAGHDATIS: Yes, I was injured. The problem was there was like a bone coming out from the ankle. It’s doctor’s stuff. So, it’s better now. They said I have to stop and come back if I have pain again and maybe have an operation. But the pain didn’t come yet. So, I hope grass will help me.
Q: So you are 100% healthy?
BAGHDATIS: Yes.
Q: What are your expectations for Wimbledon?
BAGHDATIS: To win it.
Q: How do you like your chances?
BAGHDATIS: Pretty good, I’m playing good. I’m feeling comfortable on grass like always. I’m just confident. You need a bit of luck for the draw because maybe I will not be seeded in the 16. So, I need a bit of luck. If I get the confidence and luck, why not?
Q: Is there a way to beat Roger Federer on grass?
BAGHDATIS: Yes, there is a way. If he plays not so good and I play better, there is a way.
Q: Who won the toss?
BAGHDATIS: I won the toss and chose to serve.
Q: Was it a good choice?
BAGHDATIS: Yes. That’s the way. You have to have guts in tennis. When you are playing against No. 1 in the world, you have to go for it.
Q: You always go for it when you win the toss?BAGHDATIS: Yes.
www.gerryweber-open.de/en/current-news/interviews/marcos-baghdatis-2008-06-13.html?jahr=2008&monat=06