Maria Sharapova Knew Quotations

She tried to mix it up a little at the end of the first set and I knew it would be physically harder. Mentally, I told myself it doesn't matter how many balls it takes, you're going to do everything possible to get one more ball back.

Of course, it's a surprise, but Kim has not played in a while, and it's hard to come back and play your best tennis. I just knew I had to worry about my match.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous before the match, ... I knew she was a strong player. I wasn't myself on the court today.

Today I came out and I knew it would be cold so I had to move around quickly just to keep my body warm. I came out prepared.

I knew it was going to be tough. I came out hitting a lot of winners. I felt like I was playing great. After the second set, I didn't feel like I was there. I felt like I was making too many errors. I managed to get it back (in the third set).

I knew I had to be consistent against her. That's her biggest strength, being consistent. She's not going to overpower me on the court. She's just going to try to make me hit another ball. I thought I did that really well. I took my opportunities, took my chances, and that was important.

I knew I didn't win this match fairly. I don't like such victories,

I knew she would not overpower me. I just had to be a little patient.

I knew she would be very patient and I tried to be extra-patient. I knew she wouldn't overpower me.

I knew she was a strong player and played well in Beijing but I must admit I just wasn't myself on the court today,

I'm very pleased. I definitely stepped it up in this match. I knew I had to. It was very important that I did step it up. I took my opportunities, took my chances, and that was important.