I was ready for today and I wanted to play today but it just didn’t happen. Of course you feel gutted,

I’m definitely going to hold that trophy up before I retire, that’s for sure

We have got to think about coming back at the end of the year and trying to win that match and get back in the World Group for the following year,

I’m feeling good, looking forward (the opening match). Definitely, I can get through it.

I’m very happy, a win is a win. The first match is always tough. It’s just good to get back out on the court and get that monkey off my shoulders.

It’s not like I’ve got too much pride to play Challengers, … It’s all mental. I’ve been working hard off the court, very hard. Definitely lacking confidence. It’s definitely what I’m lacking.

Obviously, I’ll do whatever it takes to get back,

In the big picture, I think it’s a good thing [for Murray]. He obviously had a lot of hype going into Wimbledon after his Queen’s effort, and I think it’s a good thing to go...

It’s been a few months where I’ve been watching that match sometimes and try to think back on how I felt on the court, what I was thinking,

It was the first match back after a while. I think the key was just to come in there with just a positive mind and try and have a good start, keep on my toes....

I don’t think there is any surprise on who they picked to play.

Up a set and 2-0 it’s definitely a situation where a little match practice would’ve helped, so I’m disappointed but think I can take some positives from the first set and the start of the...

I’m the underdog, but know what I’m capable of.

It can only get better and things can’t happen overnight, the only thing I can do is just keep working hard and I know it’s going to happen.

It definitely makes me feel very good, it’s pretty much been the hard work I’ve been putting in and it’s paying off. Everything’s starting to come now and I know that, so I just need...

I think about that pretty much every day.

I feel like I’ve been in this sort of situation before, not ranking-wise, but coming back from surgeries where it’s been a long way back. This is just another thing where I’m going to have...

Even off my first serves, he was hitting really deep at my feet. He kept the pressure up the whole time — I was running behind the whole time,

It’s the normal thing to do and I was living, you know, other guy’s dreams that they dream of and you’re in a position to live that life. Why not do it? And I got...

I’m just concentrating on that first match. That’s the only thing I’ve got my mind on.

I was trying. I went out there and gave it everything.

It was a little ugly, but a win’s a win,

It’s the Davis Cup and it’s not like you have got another Davis Cup next week.

I just want to start the year off strong and just enjoy myself out there,

It was a long day, but it ended up well so I’m happy. The hard work is paying off. I’ve just got to be patient and keep working at it.

I was excited because I’ve never shared a room with somebody.

I think with Lopez playing in his first Davis Cup tie, it’s a bit tough for him to come out and expect him to play under a lot of pressure,

It was hard to enjoy the tennis (last year) and to be quite honest I didn’t. I just wanted the year to end and that’s why I took two months off.

This win is a result of all the hard work I’ve been putting in. If I stay patient and keep working, I know the results will come.

I’m definitely confident. I will go out and give it my all.