Post-match reaction from Andy Murray
On his feelings: “I don’t feel great. You know, obviously worked really hard to get to this stage. I wanted to win the tournament.
I think it was more the way the end of the match finished. You know, obviously it was pretty emotional end to the match. If it was a complete blow‑out, if I lost 3, 4, and 2, you know, it probably wouldn’t have happened. But I had my chance to get back into the match. That was probably why I was upset.
“I mean, I’ve just come off the court. I’m obviously very disappointed. But, you know, I mean, I think I’m getting closer and I’m playing better. I just spoke with my mum just now. You know, to have the opportunity to play in these tournaments, in these matches, is pretty incredible in the grand scheme of things.”
On the match: “I had a chance at the beginning of the match, and I had chances, you know, at the end of the match. It’s just the second set that didn’t go my way. Not that any of them went my way — but obviously I felt like I had opportunities in the rest of them.
“I didn’t serve well in the first set. You know, I served pretty well after that. I thought it was a high‑standard match. The second set I just wasn’t particularly happy with.
“The third set was a lot better. I started playing closer to the baseline, taking more chances.
“Obviously I need to improve, you know, and try and make my game better for these situations… obviously I’m getting closer. I mean, my results in the Grand Slams would show that. Just got to keep working hard.”
On the difference between playing Federer and Nadal: “It’s a different match, you know, against Roger. With Rafa, he can hit the ball short, he plays a lot of topspin. Roger hits the ball a lot flatter, the ball comes onto you a lot quicker, so it’s harder to go for huge shots against him.“In the important points, he can come up with big first serves. And Rafa, you know, his serve is very good, but you always have opportunities, you know, when he’s serving.”
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