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Two questions, Roger

Roger, you played a magnificent final. Could you tell us about it?

“From the first two games on I felt this could turn out to be a very good day for me. I hit the balls well; especially backhand long-line where I felt very confident. I was sure from an early point on that I was playing particularly well. After that, I managed to hold a high level during the entire match – which is actually my greatest satisfaction. The way I played from the baseline is actually quite unbelievable, just about everything I tried worked. The final was definitely one of the best matches of my career, maybe even my best.”

With this victory you have crowned a fantastic season. Maybe even your best?

“Yes, absolutely. This has been an exceptional year without injuries and with superb victories. I cannot find the words to describe this season. It would have been hard to have done better that this. I always tried to give my best during every tournament. But, I did manage to surprise myself. I am also happy to have survived this autumn with Tokyo, the Davis Cup and all. To finish off with a victory at the Masters, extending such an important series of victories (29) – that’s the best conclusion of this incredible season I could have hoped for. I will give everything to continue this way next year.”