Sunday: Rafa's Post-Match Interview

He starts by saying hello.

He cannot win tournament playing like this. Must play much better. Very windy. Very difficult to play in the wind. First match is always difficult. Important he won, because he can improve as tournament goes on.

Asking about Roger and the potential rivalry. He says always the same. He’s the best player in the world, best in history. Rafa needs to improve other things. Doesn’t know if he has mental edge against Roger. Doesn’t want to speak about it. Doesn’t like to compare.

Needs to improve his serve, little bit more. Needs to improve the forehand winner – (now that’s a scary thought). Needs to continue to practice and improve.

Injury doesn’t bother him now. He doesn’t think about it anymore. Doesn’t have pain. Has some exercises he does, nothing special (so cute how he says special).

Too far to look ahead to Wimbledon. He wants to play good on grass. He likes playing on grass. He’s going to play Queen’s. and will stay in London for one week before Wimbledon to train. Trying to get the best preparation for playing on grass.

Court is okay here. He can play good on them. The balls are okay. It was the wind that was difficult today.

And he ends with “Thank you very much.”

And I stepped in front of a camera that was filming, so I’m in trouble with a cameraman, even though I apologized. :-(

Just went down to get some lunch. Was in the salad line behind Flavia Pennetta. Shed really is very attractive. As I was checking out, Rafa came in. He's in there having lunch now. He's wearing a white track suit.

I'm going to be leaving the venue soon, as I have to do work for my "real" job. And it will be easier to work at the hotel. I'm pleased Rafa won today. It was a tough match for him, but I think the wind was a real factor. I wonder if he'll play doubles tomorrow????

You are NOT going to believe this. Peter Bodo has the desk right next to me, on my left. We'll be sitting together all week. *roflmao*