Mario Ancic

I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always read more

I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always important and so I am glad we are ahead.

Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup read more

Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup -- we won together an Olympic medal, and played last year's Davis Cup. But when you are professionals you know in this type of game and this level we can meet all the time.

It is by no means over yet. We have an enormous day ahead of us.

It is by no means over yet. We have an enormous day ahead of us.

Tennis is an individual sport. Because of that, you have to find your own answers in a match.

Tennis is an individual sport. Because of that, you have to find your own answers in a match.

I consider Ivan to be probably the best player, behind Federer, since the indoor season last year. It's a great read more

I consider Ivan to be probably the best player, behind Federer, since the indoor season last year. It's a great win and great for my confidence. I wasn't expecting to do this well this week, especially after practicing on clay all of last week in Austria.