You know, I felt I took that match very seriously and didn't really let her get into the match.
I think these girls coming up, it's normal, it's great and it's good for tennis, ... But they still probably have to learn a few things.
I wouldn't say I was lucky [to survive], ... Even though I didn't play the game I wanted, I feel proud because I hung in there and won. I really battled out there.
[France's Amelie Mauresmo said the need for players to change during a match should be respected.] You see players in sports bras on the practice court anyway, so what's wrong? ... It's entertainment.
It's just feeling good. Pretty solid today, consistent match. Really a good way to get into this tournament.
I really feel that I'm doing better and better, even though I haven't got to the end yet.
She likes to come in [to the net], dictate and make big shots. I gave her the opportunity to play like that.
That's entertaining, and you all know how important that is here.
It was a tough one, ... She really took her chances and I thought she played great tennis. I also think I didn't play as well as I did [Thursday] or the day before, but all the credit to her for pushing me the way she did today.
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