Arrange a show for two with Myskina. Maria Sharapova was in the fourth round of the Tournament Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells where he will meet with Anastasia Myskina. Immediately after the fight with Cecil Karatanchevoy Bulgarian Russian tennis player responded to questions from reporters.
- You were the first four rounds in the tournament, the first level.- Thanks, I did not know (smiling).
- You have now had crazy mood. Why this desire to break her opponent?- Sorry, I do not quite understand the question.
- Desire, with whom you came to the court - the only reason for your victory?- I always go for a game with a positive charge, trying to win. And I do not care who will be my opponent. Yes, the game was really "merry", but now we have to forget about it and think about how to get to the next round. I'm looking forward to it eagerly. I made only a small step, going into the next round. You can see how I was inspired by this victory. I know now Myskina loses, but I believe that she can pull out a match (since it happened. After losing the first set, Myskina managed to still beat Venezuelan Maria Vento-Kabchi - approx. "Gazety.Ru). With great looking forward to meeting her.
- Show that you spent half the set, to find his game. This is due to the fact that you were nervous in the first set, or for some other reason?- You're right. True, I am not nervous, but I think that from my side had a lot of haste. For some reason I was trying to quickly win its filing, too hurried, but this should not have to do. But then, in the second set, I calmed down and began to play the game slower. You know, I said to myself: "Hey, you're wrong to play the last one and a half set. Why do not you change the style of play? "It did, and the match went according to my scenario.
- You hit a game opponent in some components? She has a great backhand, and it is even a decent move.- Yes, it's actually a great tennis player for his young age. I have no doubt that she has a great future. I think that backhand is her main weapon.
- The impression that you're trying not to let her beat on the left.- Now I understand that at first, especially in the first set, I have too often provided her the opportunity. And so I have a few that worked. I tried to do on the court, something unusual, which strongly interfered with my game. Then I said to myself: "Did you know that even losing a set? You need to change my game a bit, otherwise you lose the whole match. " And then I started to play stronger and more confident.
- You have a lot of time out on court against the world-famous tennis players in the role of a young girl has excellent prospects. Today you played with the younger tennis player, serving as your "victim". What is the difference between a situation where you feel "hunter" and when you pursue as a "victim"?- I actually felt older and more experienced young Bulgarians. I perfectly understand her condition, as indeed before I had to be provided in such situations. In such a match has its own peculiarities. When you are known to be a weaker opponent, you should try to find their way to victory. It seems Karatancheva were close to what to feel for this way since the beginning of the match I was just overwhelmed her game. However, I found the strength and reverse the course of the meeting, having reached the result which is now before you. I went on.
- This experience will help you in the future?- Naturally. Regardless of whether your opponent is under or over, you strive adequately confront it and defeat it. The key is that you want to show the beautiful game that you have a taste for victory. Unfortunately we do not always enjoy my game, but sometimes, like today, it happens.
- In the fourth round, you are likely to meet with another Russian tennis player - Anastasia Myskina. You have already met with her in Australia and have had some problems in the third set. What is the difference between the upcoming meeting and the one that was in Australia?- Yes, I'm looking forward to the next match. Of course you know that we are good friends with Nastia, we are bound by a very warm relationship. But I do not like to lose twice to the same person. Therefore, the struggle will be desperate. I'm sure we'll have a great show.
Prepared by Edward Birov © Herald13.03.2004
