Q: What are your thoughts on the match? Didn’t you find your rhythm today?
ROGER FEDERER: I think the conditions were totally different to last
night, it was wet and heavy last night, under the lights, too. It’s a
quick turnaround to quick conditions today and a totally different
opponent. But that’s no excuse. I think he was a bit better than me today.
Both sets could have gone either way. So, it’s clearly a pity I couldn’t
win either of the sets because I was starting to feel better towards the
end of the match. But unfortunately I couldn’t push him further and create
more chances today.
ROGER FEDERER: I think the conditions were totally different to last
night, it was wet and heavy last night, under the lights, too. It’s a
quick turnaround to quick conditions today and a totally different
opponent. But that’s no excuse. I think he was a bit better than me today.
Both sets could have gone either way. So, it’s clearly a pity I couldn’t
win either of the sets because I was starting to feel better towards the
end of the match. But unfortunately I couldn’t push him further and create
more chances today.
Q: How much percentage of the defeat is because of the racket? Do you need
more matches, more practice with this racket?
ROGER FEDERER: I don’t think it had much to do with the racket today. I
mean I’m in the semi-finals, I know how I’m feeling. I tried hard. I tried
everything I could at this tournament. It’s been a difficult week
throughout. But I’m happy I fought through many matches. It gives me the
matches I was looking for. I was clearly hoping after winning a tough one
yesterday to somehow get through today and then give myself an opportunity
to win the title tomorrow. Also it’s disappointing but defeats like that
happen sometimes.
Q: Do you still think it was a good thing to come to Hamburg and what have
you learned during the week?
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, of course I’m happy I came here. There is no
disappointment or downside of playing here. I had a good week. I had a
great time, I really enjoyed playing in front of the people here in
Hamburg on the Centre Court where I’ve had so many nice moments in my
career. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it to the finals but nevertheless I
did have four good matches and these are the kind of matches I need. They
weren’t straightforward, they were hard fought. That’s something I didn’t
have that much this week. Clearly I hope to return one day to this
tournament. But for now that’s it. So, hopefully I’ll come back soon.
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