Daniela Hantuchova Quotations

She?s such a great ball striker, ... and if it?s in her hitting zone, she?s going to hit a winner almost every single time.

She's very good at picking her game up when she needs to. I have to give her all the credit with the way she served.

So many times in my matches, especially when I was coming up and I was really, really young and not having the experience, I was sometimes beating myself and not really playing the opponent.

She came out playing unbelievable. I don?t think there was much I could have done about that.

She proved she really deserves to be one of the best players in the world. She's just playing unbelievable tennis.

She is a dangerous player and also very experienced.

I was really struggling with the wind today. I couldn't really figure out which way it was blowing. The conditions were very tough and Vera just dealt with it much better.

I have so much respect for the way she plays, ... I just tried to keep fighting for every point. I went for my shots and it paid off.

I had inflammation of tendonitis and felt it three days ago so I couldn't practice before the tournament,

I felt like I could hurt her a lot today by just being aggressive, and maybe I had a little more on my balls than in my previous matches and so that made a difference. I was more aggressive today and just didn't hesitate. When I had my chances, I went for them.

I felt like I was serving really well, especially in the second set, ... That gave me a lot of easy points. I got on top of her and didn't let her play the way she likes, and I tried to be really aggressive but at the same time not going for really crazy shots.

I feel fantastic. It's something really special. Now I can concentrate on my singles career.

I feel fantastic. It's something really special. It means a lot to me. Now I guess I can concentrate on my singles career, especially having a partner like Mahesh, it makes it even more special.

I feel like it's really deserved this time as I've helped Dominik to get through,

This was one of the best matches I've played against her. I tried to step it up a little bit, went for my shots and be aggressive, but at same time be a little smarter.

I always believed in myself. I guess the way to get there is to keep working hard and fight all the way.

It is pretty unlucky she could not continue. Winning like this is no fun.

I think we all know how well she can really play. But to her credit, I thought she kept fighting until the end.

I went for some stupid shots and was not patient enough. If you don't take your chances and she starts to feel she's getting on top, it's so hard to stop her. I didn't play the right shots the right way.

I was just really glad how I stuck in there and kept fighting for every point. That's what makes the difference for me, now being able to win these matches.

I was very pleased with the way I played today because Lisa is very tough to play indoors,

That's what I've been always saying, that I was always using the mixed doubles especially to improve my net game and being able to return a guy's serve, 'cause then when you play someone like Serena, you are little bit more prepared for that.

I was playing well in the first set, then for some reason I decided to make it difficult for myself in the second set. I was able to get back in form and win it. The conditions were very hot but it was the same for both of us.

I was not fighting myself at all as I used to.

I wasn't aggressive enough in the first set, so after that, I told myself to hang in there and wait for my shots. I definitely feel like I always play well in Tokyo, and I think I'm off to a good start this week. I love the court here. I like the speed. It's like grass, which is my favorite surface.

Well, I like to - the game of serve and volley, but it's very tough, you know, against the best players because they return so good and their passing shots are really good. So it's really tough to get there with those players.

Well, I think, you know, the university and the high schools are also important, but depends how I'm going to do in tennis - well, I hope. I mean, it depends, so I don't know yet.

You know, I definitely am taking home some really nice memories, especially from the match against Serena. It was something very special for me.

Well, maybe the first few games I was a little bit tense, but then I started to play my game so I was more relaxed. I don't think I was tense at all.

It was a match I lost, rather than she won [on Serena Williams winning with an apparent cramp injury at Wimbledon

I mean, it's been quite busy, especially with the rain delay the first few days, and then having to play the late evenings, waiting here every day. It's been kind of difficult.

As I said this year, I didn't try to put any pressure on me by setting high goals or anything, I just want to make sure that every single time I'm out there on the court I do my best, I give 100%, and see where it's going to end up next year.

I guess the attention paid to appearance is something that belongs to tennis too.

I mean, every single time I was there with Mahesh, I just tried to learn something of his game, because he's, you know, one of the best doubles players that's been around ever.

I'm visiting my high school. Every half year I do the exams, and then this year I'm going to graduate.

Well, actually I don't care what surface I'm playing on.

Yeah, I think there are many other important things in life, not just tennis.

But just maybe sometimes being even more patient. Even though I thought I did that much better this year, and sometimes, you know, make my opponents play that one extra ball, and just knowing how to play the big points better.

I started when I was six years old. My first coach was my granny, she was the best player in Slovakia.

Yes, yes, I'm very happy that I finally got through this match, beat No. 7 in the world. It's my best win so far. So I'm really happy the way I play today and felt really strong on the court physically, mentally.

You have to hit like 10 winners before you get a point because she gets every single ball back. When you give it away, it kills me and that's where I lost my head at the beginning of the second set.

With her I knew I didn't have to go for it too much. There's no pressure on me and I can just work on my game. I can enjoy myself on the court with no expectations.

Congratulations to the great American team for winning this title again. They didn't give us much of a chance there in the mixed.

Are you guys ready for the Williams sisters? ... Yeah! We'll see you on Sunday.

Especially against players like Lindsay, I just can?t afford not to take those chances,

I've been playing really well the whole summer and it's very satisfying to start a tournament like this, ... I missed a few opportunities early in the first set but I just kept going for my shots and tried to stay calm and believe in what I was doing. She serves hard but I felt I was in control and it was just a matter of time.

Rome is my most favorite city, so I really enjoy to stay here and the whole tournament.

Some players prefer to play one point after another. I prefer to take more time. There's nothing you can do about it.

Definitely I felt like I always played well in Tokyo, I like the fast speed of the ball, it's very similar to grass.

There were a lot of points where if I could have won those, it would have made a difference, and who knows what would happen in the third set?

It's just all part of it. I don't allow it to affect me, to turn it into pressure.

It was really difficult out there and I just tried to make sure I put as many balls as possible in court, and not go for too many crazy shots or go for the lines

It means a lot. Finally I can say that I'm able to play and beat anyone, and it just gives me so much confidence. I had so many matches like this where I was really close to beating the top players and finally I did it today. I'm just really extremely happy about that.

It's been one of the most important things for me that I have gained experience and know better what to do at crucial times.

It was a great time here in the States this year, and definitely I feel like I'm playing well again. I gained a lot of confidence in the last couple of weeks, and I just have to, you know, keep going and keep the momentum now.

It's never as easy as it looks, I'm just happy to be advancing through the rounds here.

I made the second set very difficult for myself, but I managed to turn it around in the third. That was the best part of my match.

Im really pleased with my week so far, ... Its nice to do well here again. I think todays match was closer than the score reflected. Theres no special secret to how Im playing at the moment, Im just making sure Im doing the right things at the right time now.

I'm more mature now. I'm making smarter decisions on the court. I'm more aware of which shot I'm supposed to hit at the right time to win the important points. I served well, especially in the second set. I got a lot of easy points. I was able to dictate against her.

I must say I am much more aware of what I am doing on the court now, ... When I was in (the) Top 10, everything was easy for me. I had nothing to lose. I was just swinging at the ball and had fun -- there was no pressure. Definitely now I am more mature and making much smarter decisions on the court.

I just tried to be a bit calmer and patient.

I really enjoyed every minute of it. I mean, I've learned so much in the last week, I mean, just the way to play a real, real doubles. It was a great experience for me, and we had a lot of fun.

In the second set I hung in there and waited for my chances. I wanted to be more aggressive.

But I definitely feel like grass suits my game, as well, and I feel like probably if I could pick a surface, it would be grass to play her on.

I felt very happy about my serve today. I felt a lot more confident today than I did yesterday.