Post Match Quotes - Federer vs. Soderling, Day 2

01 Jan, 2010

Quotes - Federer vs. Soderling

Roger Federer

 

“I started to struggle a little bit in the third set.  I thought he really found his range well.  I tried to play a bit more aggressive, try out a few things and change it up, but it didn’t work so, he ended up as the winner.”

 

“It’s about getting in to the rhythm, finding your form, trying out a few things and obviously you do make the wrong decisions at times, especially on a quick court like today – that doesn’t forgive much.”

 

“I’m happy that I’m going to have another chance to play again tomorrow, the crowds really are great here; they love coming out and it’s a lot of fun playing in front of them - they seem like very knowledgeable fans.”

 

“For the last 2 years it seems like people love coming out here to watch us play and it seems like a very good date – look at the field we have, it’s way better than many of the ATP events.”

On Soderling:
“This is a fast surface, it’s one of his best surfaces and he’s always going to remain dangerous and I always respected him, not matter what our record was.”

 

 “I think he’s more consistent, he used to be quite a loose cannon out there which meant he was very dangerous on the day.”

 

 “It’s about mentally making the next step I think.  He was always fit and dangerous and he had the game.  It’s a matter of bringing it day in, day out, getting the confidence knowing that you can beat top players.”

Robin Soderling

 

On Federer:

“He plays really really fast and that’s what makes it so tough to play against him.  Every time we play, I feel like I can handle his pace a little bit better.”

 

“For me, the best way to learn is to play matches against the best.”

 

“This gives me a lot of confidence for the whole year.  I’ve been beating all the top guys so I feel like I really belong up there now.”

 

“I couldn’t ask for a better start; hopefully I can also end this season with a win against him.”

 

“They are both great players.  I’ve had losses and wins about both players.  It’s going to be tough whoever I play.  I really feel that I have to play my best tennis.”

 

“I’ve started off this year with very good results so far, so my confidence is really good and I hope I can continue to play the way I’ve been doing.”