My coach told me I had to expect, you know, some long rallies and stuff. So, you know, I was ready for this.

When I finished the juniors I felt, perhaps for about a year and a half, that everything was going to be the same and that I would be able to go out there and win any match. But it wasnt the case. I struggled.

Unlike in my young days I'm not able to eat, drink and sleep tennis.

It took me time to adjust and to realise it was not going to happen like it did in the juniors.

My coach told me I had to expect, you know, some long rallies and stuff. So, you know, I was ready for this.

This trophy is so special in the world of tennis and it feels great.

I have been amongst the best players in the world for 8 years. None at that level played as many ties as I did.