[情報] Semi賽後訪問
吼吼，邊看比賽害我晚餐都吃不下去，好險把拔贏了
既然沒有時差，我就來po一下賽後interview文好了
btw. 明天早上我自己我也要比羽球耶，加油加油XD
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THE MODERATOR: Questions in English, please.
Q. How tense was it?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, it was a tough match, no doubt. I thought he came out
of the blocks reallystrong with his serve and the way he was setting up his
shots, especially withhis forehand, which can, you know, miss sometimes.
It wasn't the casetoday, so it was quite a bit of pressure. I also thought
he had the upper hand from the baseline. He was serving better, so he
obviouslydeserved the lead.
It was important for me to stay with himthrough the second set and save myself
into the breaker, because I wasn'tgetting many break opportunities. Thankgod
my serve started to get better as the match went on.I think once I got that
second set,you know, I knew I was always going to be in a shot. The longer the
match went, I was alwaysconfident with my, you know, with my physical abilities
and my mental abilitiesthat I was going to be able to turn it around in a tough
situation.
So I'm very happy to have made it,once again.
Q. Twothings: In years past you've kind of disdained the dropshot.
Today it playedvery well for you. You maybe hit 20, 25winners off that side.
In the final twosets, it seemed in the more athletic, physical points that it
played in your favorite, also.
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I thought the conditions definitely slowed down midway
through the fourth set or so when the clouds came in, the cooler weather came
in.
I also think that might have helped me, you know, as well as getting more into
his service games and into his rallies. I knew if I were able to break him that
things could definitely fall my way, and that's exactly whathappened.
I think I definitely started to play a bit better. I was able to play more
consistent and also mix it up well. Then always, again, use the dropshot.
It's definitely been an important shot for me this tournament so far.
Q. You had a huge match in the second round against Acasuso and another one
againstHaas and another one today. Is it even greater satisfaction for you
to be in the French final this time given the hardships you've had to endure
along the way?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, absolutely. It feels great coming through tough matches
like this, you know. It's more emotional. It's more satisfaction, even though
I'm...I love matches when I can really dominate an opponent.
But this is also agreat feeling of coming through this way, you know, not the
easy way, showing different qualities. It's not always something I've actually
had a chance to show, because matches were over too quickly sometimes. It's
good for me, somy career hopefully is going to be longer because of those
matches, in the long run.
I still feel fine, you know. Going to rest up tomorrow, practice a little bit,
and get ready for the tough final.
Q. Thefact is, picking up on that, almost all your matches, apart from Monfils,
you have played better and better the longer the match has gone on. Is that
experience? Is that finding it more difficult to get intoa rhythm early?
It's happened about fivetimes now.
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah. Look, I don't know. I think I've definitely had a tough
draw. Looking back, I've played against quality players who play well on clay.
It's maybe their best surface. They always got out of the blocks pretty good,
you know, which made it hard for me.
Against Monfils it wasobviously key to win that first set, so it was again
today. It's in every match the same thing, but it's important that, you know,
I can react now. There was a time when I was losing quite a bit of three set
matches. You know, obviously they're not physical or anything, but for some
reason I wasn't able to come back in those.
Here we are in the best of five set scenario. Maybe I'm just more relaxed
knowing that, you know, as time goes by I'm only going to get stronger,
and the hard work is paying off.
It's nice, because I practice for hours and hours and hours and I don't get
tired, you know. So then to be able to show it also on a matchcourt in a big
opportunity like this, it's fantastic.
Q. Your last hit make you win the match and you go to the final on Sunday.
Your last hit hit my camera really hardly.
ROGER FEDERER: I hit what?
Q. My camera. I was taking photo of you. I was in the hole behind the baseline.
ROGER FEDERER: I hope you're okay (laughter.) Risky job.
Q. On Sunday you will play with Soderling, so your opponent is not Rafa Nadal
anymore. What do you feel about the match on Sunday? Will that be much easier
for you, or what do you think?
ROGER FEDERER: Um, look, there's no easy Grand Slam finals. It's very simple,
because the one who is on the other side of the net has also won six matches
and is definitely in the shape of his life.
I cannot obviously underestimate Robin, even though I've beaten him I think
in the five matcheswe've played against each other. But obviously it's nice
to see someone else for a change in the French Open finals. I've been there
before. I don't know if it's an advantage or not,because I've never been able
to win.
I'm sure, you know, pressure is big for both players, you know. Not only for
me, butalso for him. It's his first big step in a Grand Slam. I'm sure we're
going toplay some good tennis, because I thought he played we will really well
today against González.
Q. How dangerous is Soderling? In what way is he dangerous for you?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I mean, he was pretty famous for being dangerous on indoor
court, you know, just because he had a big serve. He has big shots off both
sides, forehand and backhand. I always knew also he had capabilities on clay,
you know.
But maybe because he was so dangerous on indoors you never really give him
maybe the respect on a slower courts. But he's beaten such quality players here
during his last couple of weeks that you've got to give him credit for coming
through those. They were not easy matches, especially mentally for him, and
also physically.
The way he came through today was impressive after being down a set and being
able to just to turn around like this. He is definitely...he's playing the
tennis of his life. I'm sure it's going to be a hard final, but I'm ready for
the challenge.
Q. You talked to us in Rome before that tournament started about the physical
work that you've been doing. You're a little bit secretive,but you said you
had been doing a little bit of physical work. Could you just perhaps give
us an impression of what you were doing there and how important that has
been in this clay court run?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I mean I've always been working hard. It's not like it's
the first time in my life I've started to work hard. People sometimes overreact
But at the same time, it's also I think important to let the people know what
you are actually doing, you know, when you're not at a tournament, you know.
I work extremely hard when I'm away from the tournaments. When I'm at the
tournament I pace myself, because most importantly is that I'm rested in those
events. That's you when you se me warmup. I'm more laid back because I've
already put in the hard work once I get there.
It was a lot of getting used to the sliding,the longer rallies, the four-
hours-in-a-row practice sessions. Those kind of things. Just getting...serving
for a long time,running around for a long time and just making it really a
match situation in a five setter of a French Open.
That's what I'm trying to do, and it's nice obviously that's been able to
pay off. It's been a good clay court preparation I've had, and I thought I
should play well in Rome already. Unfortunately I didn't beat Djokovic in the
semis, which I think I should have.
But ever since, I haven't been looking back at the defeats. Also I'm very
confident right now.
Q. When you get into a five setter against Del Potro who has been firing the
ball well,very promising, doesn't have the experience, do you go out in the
fifth say,Show me what you got; I've been here; let me see what you have?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I definitely feel more confident against a younger player.
I rememberwhen I was younger going to a fifth set is always a bit uneasy, you
know, just because you haven't been there that much. You're hoping so much to
play well, and I think in a fifth set there'snot, how you say... you can't just
start hitting crazy shots. There is much more mental and physical things that
come into a match like this.
Obviously at this age I do feel better going into a fifth set than I did
before.
Q. You have a good relationship with Laver. I wonder in you've talked to him
lately before the tournament?
ROGER FEDERER: Rod Laver?
Q. Yeah.
ROGER FEDERER: Don't have his phone number. I didn't see him here, but, I mean,
we get along well when we see each other. It is so rare, and it's usually once
a year. I just guess it's common sense that, you know, when you've been at the
top of the game, for him and for me, that you relate and you like each other.
I'm very respectful towards the older generation, you know, everything that
they were able to achieve. You know, when people reach a status like he did,
you know, who get massive stadiums named after him and the respect that he gets
from his other players. You only hear good things about him. A legend like he
is, it's understood that I have the biggest respect for him.
Q. He admires you greatly. I talked to him the other day.
ROGER FEDERER: That's nice. Well, you have a connection. That's nice. I wish
I had it.
THE MODERATOR: French questions, please.
Q. Is it one of the most moving and difficult semis that you've ever played?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, yes. I can't remember a five set match that I've played
that was so moving. Well, maybe. I've played several five set matches. You
know, Safin was one of those, but this one I won. So it's important to me to
stay calm, yet it's all about emotions that tend to overwhelm you.
It's this feeling, this incredible feeling to win this match. You know, I was
down one set and then down two sets to one. It's incredible to get into the
match andthen end this way.
Even though I was sad for him, because, you know, he's a young player. You
always think that there aren't that many opportunities, that many chances
for younger players, you know. So I was a bit sad for him when I won.
I respect him awfully because he made considerable progress, and I'm certain
he's going to be a great player in the future.
Q. What about the support of the French crowd? Do you feel something special
this year? I have the impression that everybody is for you.
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, of course. They were really great with me, and they
probably waited for this moment. They wanted me to do something magical. It
took me acertain while before I did it. It was probably due to Del Potro's game.
It wasan incredible match, I can tell you.
I had to wait long before I could do this, because when I needed the support of
the French crowd they were here with me supporting me. AsI said before, the
crowd was very emotional.
Q. Several days ago you talked about 2006 and 2007 when you were totally
controlling the game. You were dominating the game. This time I had the
impression it's a fight for you. Have you learned something from this match?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, yes. As I said in 2006 or 2007 when I had to play
five-set-matches I said, I can't remember when the last or latest five-set
match was. You know, when you go from practicing to matches, it's difficult
to know where you stand.
I always knew I would be strong physically and mentally, as well. But, you know
it's a test. A five-set match is a test. When there are tough moments, quarter
finals, semifinals, finals, when it's a five-set match,that's when you can
find the answers you need to find.
So I've never really tried to play a five- setmatch on purpose to know where
I would stand. But today with experience, I'm older, I've got more information
I know what I can do physically and mentally. So it's simpler for me today
than in the past, even though of course it is a fight.
I like it, because there were moments when I thought it was quite easy.
Q. Now,you've said you know where you stand today. So is this more reassuring?
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, of course. You know, to end a match or rather to end this,
you know... when you are playing a Grand Slam match, what happened before no
longer counts. It's the feelings that count.
When you reach the final, all questions have been answered. You know where you
stand. There are no pending issues. I know that physically I have zero problems
on Sunday, and this is what counts. This is what's going to reassure me I feel
good.
Q. Soderling is totally fit here today in Roland Garros. Is that something that
would worry you herefor the finals? Soderling is reallytraining and
practicing. He's fit. Is this something that's bothers you?
ROGER FEDERER: No, I totally respect what he's done sofar. What he's done is
that he's played great matches. I watched some of those,you know, the big
matches he played. Well, of course, it is a surprise.
You know, it's not just a quick win and then you reach the finals in a Grand
Slam. It's an incredible tournament he's had so far.
But it's still open for both of us. It's not ended yet. So I'm really happy
for him, because he's managed to come through, to stand out. So I hope I'm
going to stop him now.
Q. Now,today you've played against a very big server, and what about this?
What about the break points?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I had two break points at the beginning of the match.
I thought that's a good start, and then no more break points during two sets.
Usually it happens on grass or hardcourts,but on clay this was a bit
frustrating.
So that's true. I've gone through difficult moments today,but I had to remain
calm because I knew the public was waiting for a turnaround, a moment for me.
But I couldn't do it, because as I said before, you know, Juan Martin was
playing really well.
Q. It was 3-All in the fifth set, and then he didn't serve very well.
He couldn't serve his first balls. Do you think that physically something
went wrong with him, or mentally?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, this might happen, you see. You can't practice on this.
Well, of course it is surprising. I think he couldn't play eight first serves
during this game. Well, maybe I could have broken. It wouldn't have been
eight points but four points.
But anyway, it is surprising; that's true. But this might happen. The
conditions were slower. Perhaps he felt pressure. Perhaps he was tired.
These things happen. I don't think he should worry about this.
Q. Will you not miss Rafa Nadal on Sunday?
ROGER FEDERER: No, not really. Not really. Maybe for you you're going to miss
him, but not me.
Q. Well, this was like a meeting, a special appointment. It had been the case
for three years.
ROGER FEDERER: Four years. Four years.
But I've played against him 20 times, so it's always nice to play against
somebody else. You know, I'll still play against Nadal several times in the
future, so that's okay. I'm happy to play against someone else.
Q. You've said that Sunday's match is going to be very open, but could we say
that you are the favorite for the finals?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, it's up to you. Well, yes, it's up to you. I've never
lost... I was never defeatedby him, and I was there during other Roland Garros
finals but I never won.
Well, yes, of course I think that clearly I'm the favorite, but this doesn't
mean much. You know, such a final with pressure on both sides, you see. He
doesn't know what a Grand Slam final is, but I know, and I've played so many
times that this couldbe good for us.
But also, you see, he's got nothing to lose. This is a very open match.
Q. During the tournament, there were very tough moments. You've played against
Monfils, against others. Do you have the impression that this year is your
year? There are signs out there. Don't you think so?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, ask me the same question again Sunday evening, because for
the time being...well, yes, it's okay for me. I've gone through very hard
moments during the tournament. I've overcome them, yet there is a leap forward
to consider.
I was very happy toplay all these matches on the central court this year. This
is something which is not really usual or normal. But, you know, it's also
due to the opponents I was playing against. I was playing on central court.
So this is good for me, because I could practice. I was prepared for each match.
I knew that this was the central court I was playing on. This is something I
liked, I enjoyed, and I hope I'll play a good match on Sunday. But as I said
before, please ask me the same question Sunday evening.
Q. Sunday you can go down in the books if you win the only title that you've
not yet wonfor a Grand Slam. You can go down in therecord books. What do
you feel about this? Is it fear? Is it that you're excited?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, not fear. Excited, yes, of course I'm excited, because
I know that these moments will not happen every single day. Yet I'm quite
relaxed. I've played so many finals, you see, GrandSlam finals, major
tournaments, major finals. I've seen that several times already, so I'm not
going to get too excited over this.
You know, I'm not goingto say, Okay, if I don't win this year I'm never
going to win. You know, I've always done my best here at Roland Garros. I have
all my chances in the future, as well. So what I'll tryand do is focus on the
match. I'll do my best, play my best tennis on clay, and I hope that I can win
the cup.
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