Because he’s the number one. And in the finals, for me, always the favorite is the best. For sure Blake can win, but for me, my favorite is Federer.

I am a little bit more famous now, but I have [some change] in my life. I live in the same place. I have the same friends.

For me it’s incredible to have reached another Master Series final and even more so given that it is indoors and in Madrid,

The doctors advised me not to take any chances. I would love to have played here in Rotterdam, all the more so because I’ve not played for a long time. But I have to be...

The worst thing is to play too defensively. I need to play with more intensity and be aggressive. If I do that, I’m going to do well because my touch is good.

I appreciate a lot in this life; the things you cannot buy. Life is only once. I am happy being here and all the things that are a risk I normally avoid.

You know, a lot of things changed. What never changed is the illusion to keep playing tennis, the illusion to keep doing well the things, and the illusion to be in a good position of...

The last two years when I was coming here, I was playing very, very bad … but the worst moment in the year (was) when I come to the U.S. Open. I think now is...

It’s incredible to have won seven clay-court titles this year,

Federer is the No. 1 in tennis, and if I meet him in the Masters Cup, I’ll play a world No. 1. It will be difficult, but I’ m very young and have nothing to...

I’m playing really well this week,

I had a lot of inflammation in the foot after Madrid, … After I came here, I had more pain.

It is unbelievable to me that I can win against the best player in the world, against one of the best in history. It’s very important and very special for me, especially because I was...

I didn’t play a great match, but once I pass the first two rounds, things get easier. I’m used to the court and the conditions.

My motivation and aspiration is the same, being number one or being number five. So that’s the truth. And my goal is the same – it’s to always be happy playing, it’s to enjoy the...

I think the tennis is only a game. You can lose. You can win. After that? In life, there are much more important things than tennis.

I have no interest in becoming a tax exile and living somewhere I don’t want to – I just want to be at home with my family.

He’s had a good year, won (a) challenger last week in Istanbul and he’s getting better and better, … I got a good start for a 4-1 lead and felt more comfortable out there which...

I played almost four hours today, … I’m very, very tired.

I know I can play on hard courts. I need to improve my game on grass but if I play well on hard courts, I know I can win a lot of matches.

I had some ice and all the treatments that I could do but still I was in a lot of pain, … I’m very sad because this is a beautiful tournament. I was in the...

The first match is never easy. To play three sets with some important moments, that’s important for the confidence.

I’ve stayed calm when I’m winning and I’ve stayed calm when I’ve lost. Tennis is a sport where we have a lot of tournaments every week, so you can’t celebrate a lot when you have...

It’s hard to say, ‘I don’t believe in God.’ I would love to know if God exists. But it’s a very difficult thing for me to believe.

My tennis is aggressive, though I wouldn’t say that it’s more physical than technical. I rely more on technique than physique, but being physical is always a help to me.

The match was not easy. I was a bit nervous, a bit slow.

Roger Federer is the best player in the world. He wins everything,

Seriously, it’s to prevent the impact,

I’ve not played for months because of an ankle injury, so the doctors advised me not to take any chances.

This is my first match (on clay) for a long time. So it is important to begin with a victory. But I didn’t play very well I was a little nervous. Clement played very aggressive,...

I only ever run when there’s some point to it – say, if it’s in a game of tennis.

Being home alone at night makes me a bit nervous. If I’m at home alone, I have to sleep on the sofa – I can’t face going to bed. I’m there with the TV on...

I watched my gestures, … Usually, I would be more pumped up. I tried not to show as much. He’s a very good player and a very good friend.

I’m number one in the tournament, but number one doesn’t always win,

I think this year is almost impossible to repeat, … I’m going to start next year in high spirits, but without pressure because this has been an incredible year, a year to remember, to keep...

I know James has had some difficult moments, and so I’m happy for him. I like to see people do well who have suffered and been through hard things.

Even though I am unable to be present for it, I would like to offer $25,000 towards the chief minister’s Relief Fund for this cause. I hope this contribution will help many families return to...

This victory is very special for me. I couldn’t imagine this when I came here. I am very happy, especially after having been away from the court for three months. It’s unbelievable and unforgettable for...

It was bad for me because I was leading 4-0 and 0-30 and then I lost that game. But I don’t like this – I don’t think it is very good for the whole tournament.

My motivation is tomorrow, just one day at a time, right?

I’d rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it.

I just was in the second round. That’s painful, because always is tough to lose, but well, that’s sport. You win, you lose.

The concentration and the physical are important in my game. All my shots are not unbelievable, but all my shots are not bad. The serve is a little bit better this year, and that’s important.

I played bad, he played better.

It will be a very difficult match, just like it was in Monte Carlo.

He was playing with confidence. He has a very good forehand. He’s serving well. He didn’t have a lot of mistakes. He beat me.

He played good. He played with confidence. I didn’t play good in the important moments. When I need my winner, the winner go out. And he played very tough.

The thing, when you’re down two sets to love, is to stay calm, even though it’s hard, because people are freaking out, people are worried for you.

My parents’ divorce made an important change in my life. It affected me.

I live where I would like to live. I live in Majorca, Spain, and I am not sure there are better places.