70 Quotes by Daniela Hantuchova

I've been playing really well the whole summer and it's very satisfying to start a tournament like this, ... I missed a few opportunities early in the first set but I just kept going for my shots and tried to stay calm and believe in what I was doing. She serves hard but I felt I was in control and it was just a matter of time.

Rome is my most favorite city, so I really enjoy to stay here and the whole tournament.

Some players prefer to play one point after another. I prefer to take more time. There's nothing you can do about it.

Definitely I felt like I always played well in Tokyo, I like the fast speed of the ball, it's very similar to grass.

There were a lot of points where if I could have won those, it would have made a difference, and who knows what would happen in the third set?

It's just all part of it. I don't allow it to affect me, to turn it into pressure.

It was really difficult out there and I just tried to make sure I put as many balls as possible in court, and not go for too many crazy shots or go for the lines

It means a lot. Finally I can say that I'm able to play and beat anyone, and it just gives me so much confidence. I had so many matches like this where I was really close to beating the top players and finally I did it today. I'm just really extremely happy about that.

It's been one of the most important things for me that I have gained experience and know better what to do at crucial times.