April 25, 2008

R. FEDERER/D. Nalbandian

5-7, 6-2, 6-2

An interview with:

DAVID NALBANDIAN

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. How do you feel your level overall was in this match- We had the feeling it was a very high-level match.
DAVID NALBANDIAN: Yeah, I think was very tough from the beginning until the end. I think we play both a great level. I get a little tired in the second set and third set.
But he looks like play very good.

Q. What was the difference after the first set- Do you think he was attacking your second serves more, putting more pressure-
DAVID NALBANDIAN: His second serve-

Q. In the second and third set.
DAVID NALBANDIAN: Yeah, he try, but wasn't easy. I mean, he play good. He did all the shots good - even the serve, second serve bounce was high, so was tough to return.
But I think the match was tight for both, even the second and third. 6-2 was tougher than that on the score.
I feel that I play good. So I'm a little happy.

Q. Was there anything different about Roger- Look like the same guy to you-
DAVID NALBANDIAN: Well, today he played really a high level. I think one of the best matches on clay court for him.

Q. Do you think the main difference was on the physical side today-
DAVID NALBANDIAN: Well, maybe, yeah. I get a little tired in the second and the third. Was heat today, the first heat of the week, and I feel it.
He played great. I mean, he never falls down a little bit. Even the second set when I break back, maybe I thought maybe I can win the match at that moment. And he never give up. So he play great.

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