Kim, congratulations, … You were really too good today and you deserved to win.

It’s tough to finish like that.

Its super to play with Martina, and she has huge amounts of talent. We have a lot of fun.

Everybody gets injured, … There are time-outs for certain reasons. Some players go to the bathroom. Some change their clothes. Elena went and changed her clothes after I won the second set, so it’s part...

It’s difficult with the time difference and the change of surface but it’s the same for Elena.

When I lost the first set, I thought, ‘Okay I just need to get help,’

I felt confident in the second set when I went ahead. I thought I was going to win the second set, then felt pretty confident if I did that I would win the match in...

It’s tough, … Any loss is tough, especially in the finals, especially in a close match. Especially when you have opportunities.

I said, my last years will be my best.

It’s amazing, … I’m 30, 17th year on the tour, and there’s still firsts for me. That’s pretty exciting.

I give all the credit to Kim because today she was obviously the better player – that is why she won,

Since we won the semi-final I’ve been thinking about that final at Roland Garros,

Kim has been incredible on hard courts this year.

She played solid. She came up with some really good shots at times. It’s difficult. I didn’t give her a chance to play much, as well. If you make 41 unforced errors, it’s really tough...

I’m pleased with the week. It wasn’t such a bad effort in getting to the final and playing five matches in five days.

That was a first for me, … You couldn’t have asked for an easier shot to put away the match. What can you do? You just have to laugh.

We played good tennis during three hours and the crowd enjoyed it. It was tennis of a good level but not of the highest one,

The key the ball was hitting the ball hard and deep, staying aggressive and trying to come forward.

I made mistakes on those match points but it’s like that at times.

It’s amazing, I’m 30 and this is my 17th year on the tour and there are still firsts for me,

Staying in shape is important to me because when I feel fit and light on my feet, I feel I can get to all the balls and hit my shots the way I want.

I have no excuse but it’s not over yet. There’s one match left today and there’s tomorrow (Sunday).

It’s amazing. I’m 30, 17th year on the tour, and there’s still firsts for me.

I’m ready to play but it’s the captain’s choice. If he feels another player can do a better job, fine.

I am just very relieved to get through,

It’s a good start, my first match in a couple months competitively. It’s always good to just kind of get going, get used to the environment, get used to competing again.

I’m just really disappointed because I feel like I’ve been playing really well. Unfortunately, I’m not able to serve, and definitely if this is something that gets worse (by playing), I could be out for...

I didn’t want to walk out there with a tape around my leg. I didn’t want my opponent to know there was anything wrong with me, … After I lost, I said, ‘OK, I need...

After I lost the first set, I was like, `OK, I need to get help because I can’t play this way,’

She has done so well this week and had great success, so it wasn’t easy, … In the beginning she played really well. I didn’t play great tennis but I had some good shots and...

I learned a lot when they booed me. At one point, I thought I would base myself in Paris because I loved and the people so much. But then, I found out what when I...

At 6-0 up, Elena looked nervous,

I’m really happy to be in the semifinals. This is the best that I’ve done at the U.S. Open in my career, which I think is amazing. I’ll be giving everything that I have. Hopefully,...

She’s an unbelievable competitor. She’s really quick on the court and she’s just a great player all around. She’s definitely going to be tough to beat.

Her serve is not what we’re used to seeing. When it’s too easy, it becomes difficult.

It wasn’t my best tennis, but in the end it’s a victory. I’ll have plenty of things to work on tomorrow.

I know it will be very hard but I don’t want to think about the final yet,

I had hard time adjusting to this surface. I was not confident enough at the beginning of the match but after I got up 4-1 [in the second set], I felt more comfortable… I tried...

I had a great tournament in Moscow last week but physically I was pushed to the limit, and now I am paying a price for that.

I was playing unbelievable in the beginning, even my shanks were going in,

I’m 30 years-old and I’ve been on the tour for 17 years. I would never do anything toward another player in that kind of way.

Before this match, I felt really good, … I was ready for it. I was looking forward to it. I wanted it. But today was definitely not my day.

Maybe she was waiting for my mistake. But I just capitalized on those opportunities she gave me.

I also played two great Fed Cup finals here, winning in 2003 and losing last year, so Moscow will always have a special place in my heart.

I just did everything in my power the best that I could today, and it wasn’t meant to be, … She was very motivated out there today. I could see it. She wanted it. She...

When I was out with my injury, I didn’t know if I was going to be able to play again or not, … There was just kind of this little voice inside of me that...

I aim to keep going out and playing my game the best that I can. I’ve been playing well lately, and I hope it continues.

I’m a different person off the court than I am on the court, where I’m very competitive, a perfectionist, and I can be hard on myself sometimes. Off the court, nothing really bothers me. I’m...

Not my best tennis, but it’s a win. There were moments where I can say I played well, I hit the ball hard and moved around well but I have a lot to work on...

At that moment, I though anything can happen. In tennis, it’s never over till it’s over,