WIMBLEDON - 1 / 8 finals gentlemen - Statements:
A PAINFUL KNEE ON TWO:
Nadal is concerned , it still suffers from tendinitis: " Yes , I fear for my knee . But you know, it happens. I have been treated in Monte Carlo. I did not say anything but you know what it is . I had this problem against Andy Roddick in Miami . But I hate to say after a loss because it looks like an excuse. " After Monaco , I have not played in Barcelona to take care of me again . "
TREATMENT:
It is on medical which helped make the " Clay - Slam " (four straight titles on clay ) this spring : " The right knee was better than the left knee , but I know that both knees are never 100 % at the same time. on clay and grass , if the matches are too long , it can hold. The care taken between Monte Carlo and Rome were perfect. I had no knee problems right , but I did the treatment once and it takes them three times in total . The clay season was my main goal . "
HIS CALENDAR:
The U.S. Open and the World No.1 place , these are the priorities: " So it's a big disappointment not to participate in Davis Cup France After Wimbledon, I was very motivated . But I talked to my captain (Albert Costa) and the Federation President (Jose Luis Escañuela ) and I told them I could never in the U.S. Open at 100 % ( abdominal problems three years ago Very tired after the Olympics ) . I have to finish my treatment after Wimbledon. My goal is to remain No.1 in the end of the year , and it will not be easy. I need to be 100 % . "
On Sunday, Nadal said after a workout : "What worries us now is the next opponent (Mathieu ) by the knee . "
THEY SAID THEY ALSO :
Robin Söderling Following the remarks of Bjorn Borg said that he could become world No.1 : "I have not really thought about it. But of course , is the sixth world when we can think we have a chance to become No.1 . It is terribly difficult, especially with players like Roger and Rafa . But if I keep playing this way over a long period, I think I have a chance. "
Andy Murray about the service Sam Querrey : "Against this kind of great templates , always make them move. The service is very good for Sam , but that of John Isner is even better . This is the best move of tennis. "
RoddickAddressing journalists : " Roger back to the wall , the Trilogy Isner -Mahut , Queen and Rafa over five sets, if you can not find stories with it , you can change jobs ! "
Jo - Wilfried Tsonga " I have not had to dip into my reserves before the second week. To me, this is not really a new game began , it is more continuity . "
Julien Benneteau "This is my first eighth Grand Slam final outside Roland Garros is good, especially here in the temple of tennis. I 've never won so many matches on grass before reaching Here , it helps "
Paul- Henri Mathieu " For now , it's going on physically , although I am very tired. "
A reporter wants to know what the Queen said to Federer "She told me to do more setbacks along the line ( laughs ) . No , she did not go into details ".
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