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“Well, what do you think?” – Svetlana Kuznetsova, 2012 Australian Open doubles champ, when asked if she was glad she made the decision to play doubles with Vera Zvonareva this year.
“Yeah, I'm proud of the way I fought.” – Andy Murray, on his five-set loss to Novak Djokovic in the semis.
“Everyone always says to me, Andy's too passive; he doesn't go for his shots enough. I think tonight I did that. I probably made more mistakes than him, but I'm quite sure I hit more winners.” – Murray hit 47 winners, versus 49 for Djokovic in their semifinal match.
“It's always difficult to play somebody you've beaten before.” – Victoria Azarenka, commenting on the fact that she has defeated Maria Sharapova in two finals.
“I think we both went through a physical crisis.” – Novak Djokovic, after coming back from a two sets to one deficit to defeat Andy Murray in the Australian Open semifinal.
“Yes. He was more confident on the court. He was taking his chances. He was being more aggressive. I think he was playing better.” – Novak Djokovic, when asked if he saw a difference in Andy Murray’s play last night.
“Oh, my God. Every, every press conference. Can you surprise me sometimes with a different question?” – Victoria Azarenka, responding a question about having one of the loudest grunts on tour.
“Of course. She is my love and my big support. It's great to have her around.” – Novak Djokovic, on what it means to have his girlfriend, Jelena Ristic, in his box.
“No one ever talks about them doing a good job. I thought tonight the umpire was great, and I think the linespeople did really well.” – A benevolent Andy Murray, on the quality of the officiating during the semifinal.
“My job over the next two or three months is to surpass him and the guys in front of me. So take a lot of hard work, and hopefully I can do it.” – A very positive Andy Murray, speaking on his near term future.
“He told me a couple nights ago, Prepare yourself mentally for that, to go through a lot of pain, a lot of tough points to play when your legs are sore and your legs are burning. That was probably the main thing.” – Andy Murray, on Ivan Lendl’s words of wisdom.
“Like eight and a half probably.” – Andy Murray, when asked to rank his semifinal performance from one to ten.