He was hanging tough on my service games and broke me at 6-4, 3-2, … I had to be careful not to let the momentum shift, and at the end I had to play some...

It was a fun match. I’m very happy I won. My opponent is a great friend of mine.

Today was my best match so far, … It went like I expected really. You know what you’re going to get with his game — baseliner, tough lefty. I tried to shorten the points early...

In the past two weeks, he’s improved incredibly.

I just played a real solid match. I started off really well, didn’t miss much. I didn’t give him much chance to get in the match, didn’t give him too many balls to hit.

But so far I have the feeling that the chances are there to repeat last year’s season.

I stick to what I always do, whether it’s a final or first-round match. I want to get the rhythm, see how the conditions are, adjust string tensions if I have to. Then I’m off.

I’ve always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute. It scares you a bit, but that’s the way things are.

We talked this time, not purely about tennis. He was really what I expected – a great person, great man.

I’ve definitely shown that no matter what surface, I can beat the best … or I am the best,

I got his serve later on. I also thought he played pretty good under the circumstances against me.

I like to play against guys who have beaten me, especially early in the career, try to get them back, … He was a tough opponent for me for a long, long time.

It could be crucial; I don’t know; I don’t think so,

I’ve worked long and hard to be in a place where I can come out here and enjoy a sport that’s been so good to me. To be able to put that into effect is...

I had a tough time breaking him up until the time he served for the set, which was obviously very important,

I definitely need confidence because I haven’t played in seven weeks, … My expectations are low. I just hope to play a good match.

I don’t feel like it is the beginning of a new season. There is hardly any break between seasons.

He played well even though maybe he was tired. He did not let me play the way I wanted and should have won the third set. When I saw the draw, I was a little...

He deserved to win today. He was more consistent and I sprayed a little bit at the end. I didn’t go for crazy but he really played better in the end.

He did a great job this week and came so very close, but he was a little bit unlucky in the end.

I was struggling in the beginning, obviously,

He sizzled me up with his slice and spins. It was a pleasure to play against him.

I’ve done so many interviews over the years in so many different languages. Radios. Papers. Magazines. There’s always another interview to do. It’s quite something, I have to say.

It’s fantastic to be able to show this small version of the trophy off to you all. But of course I want to have the big one in my hands again soon, because it’s a...

It was a fantastic match, … I didn’t come here well prepared because I just came from Davis Cup. But so far it’s been great results for me.

I’m hoping for something similar this year. I feel great. My 29th title and my 29th win on grass — that fits perfectly.

I felt I got closer to Rafael than at Roland Garros last year. Obviously I wish I had not lost against him again but I will quickly forget it.

In the fourth set, I felt I was in control again. I didn’t feel like that early. Momentum was all on his side.

They were very generous for him, yeah, … It was all right. It was a little bit more than I expected on his side, but that’s how it is. But no problems. I still enjoyed...

I always play well at the Masters Cup and last year’s title was one of the best tournament wins of my career. The top 8 players will be competing and I look forward to defending...

I’m very satisfied with my game today, … If I can continue at this level I can beat any player.

Winning the first gave me confidence. It was tough, but I think his level dropped a bit in the second. I played better on the big points, that made the difference.

I don’t know how bad it really was…but I think it’s still great that he shows up and tried,

It’s so nice to get quick matches in the heat.

He beat quality players and he totally deserves to be in the final, you know. Maybe he’s changed something in his game. In two weeks he’s improved incredibly.

I think it’s a big moment for both if he comes through. That is definitely a big match.

I’m a little bit used to the situation, and it’s not an easy one to be in. I mean, basically, he has been waiting for this day his whole life. He’s going to come out...

This is a great comeback for me, … I’m really pleased that I could beat such a quality player like this in the finals. These are the big moments. This is how it’s going to...

When you do something best in life, you don’t really want to give that up – and for me it’s tennis.

When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would win Wimbledon and have my kids seeing me lift the trophy, so this is pretty surreal. And yeah, I...

It’s never easy in the first round of a Grand Slam. But the scores are good and I’m very happy with the result. It’s a good start to the tournament.

Andy hasn’t lost a pro final yet so something’s got to give! Seriously, Roger, if he plays his game, is virtually impossible, he moves so well. But Andy will go out there with a game...

It was good, solid, consistent. Really what I was hoping for. Obviously the result was easier than I was expecting.

In my eyes, James gave it away. For the first time, he was in this position (playing in a featured night match at the Open), but I think James had him and let it go.

There are a lot of numbers,

He’s been playing well here in the past two years. I’m looking forward to it — it will be a good challenge and I’ll have to play well to beat him.

It is a fantastic arena and I am really impressed. But it is also a challenge to play on the indoor court, … It is a brand new indoor court which is different from the...

As it should be. That’s one of the great things about this tournament, when an American player is doing well and the people are going crazy.

Look I’ve played seven best-of-five setters over the past two weeks. I need a break.

He was a big percentage of the reason I got so emotional. To be honest, whether I had won or lost, it would have been emotional because he was here.