We have high ideals here. We know how to provide top-quality service. It’s a very difficult decision every time you take a step backward from what you’ve been doing.

Even though I was falling behind, I stayed positive and believed in my chances of winning. I felt very good hitting from the baseline and was moving my opponent pretty well so I thought the...

I’m happy about the way I played this week. It is an excellent preparation for the upcoming tournaments held on clay and also for next week’s Fed Cup tie.

It was incredibly hot out there today. I’m not looking for excuses but I didn’t have anything left in me in the final set.