TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN – 201th of January 2015. P.Kvitova d. R.Hogenkamp 6-1, 6-4. An interview with Petra Kvitova
Q. You were made to work in the second set, but good match.
PETRA KVITOVA: I had to. When I wanted to win, I had to work a little bit. Yeah, I mean, I start pretty well. Serving was great. Really I took control after the first set. But unfortunately in the second set, when I had a break, I didn’t really serve as good as I probably needed. She really came back. I didn’t play as aggressively as I did in the first set. That’s why probably I made a little bit of troubles in the second. But I’m glad I won.
Q. Do you feel you completely banished the memories from last year?
PETRA KVITOVA: No. Hopefully now yes. But during the match and during the morning and waiting time, it wasn’t really easy for me to handle it. So I’m glad that I did better than the last year. Of course, I mean, the nerves was there. It was really difficult to handle it. During all match, I was still feeling the tightness and the legs were suddenly so heavy and I couldn’t really move. It was difficult, but I’m glad I did it. That’s important.
Q. With all the seeds yesterday that lost, does that also play with the mind?
PETRA KVITOVA: Yeah, for sure. I saw yesterday many of us seeded players, we went out. Of course, it’s stay in your mind and it’s always difficult. I know how is it. I lost first round last year. I really know how the girls are feeling, so it’s not easy. Yeah, that’s the sport.
Q. Does having interests outside of tennis, being a well-rounded person, is that something that helps you succeed on the court or it doesn’t matter?
PETRA KVITOVA: Well, of course, it’s more things that can help you. Of course, when the practices are going well, of course it’s much better. I played good matches. That’s always helping. Of course, the atmosphere in our team, it’s always really great to have it. I’m glad that I have great guys around me.
