Mario Ancic ( 10 of 10 )
I consider Ivan to be probably the best player, behind Federer, since the indoor season last year. It's a great read more
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.
Tennis is an individual sport. Because of that, you have to find your own answers in a match.
Tennis is an individual sport. Because of that, you have to find your own answers in a match.
It is by no means over yet. We have an enormous day ahead of us.
It is by no means over yet. We have an enormous day ahead of us.
It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.
It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.
I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always read more
I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always important and so I am glad we are ahead.
Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup read more
Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup -- we won together an Olympic medal, and played last year's Davis Cup. But when you are professionals you know in this type of game and this level we can meet all the time.
I started very well but I got unlucky while he scored on almost every ball.
I started very well but I got unlucky while he scored on almost every ball.
It was a tough match because Ruben is a clay-court player, ... But I think I was playing very well. read more
It was a tough match because Ruben is a clay-court player, ... But I think I was playing very well. I was doing the things I needed to do, playing from the back but also looking to come in.
I felt everything was under my control. It's an unforgettable match and an unforgettable day. This has been a spectacular read more
I felt everything was under my control. It's an unforgettable match and an unforgettable day. This has been a spectacular year for me.
I am not sure people realize how big it is to be at the top of the pyramid.
I am not sure people realize how big it is to be at the top of the pyramid.
