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.

I felt everything was under my control. It's an unforgettable match and an unforgettable day. This has been a spectacular read more

I felt everything was under my control. It's an unforgettable match and an unforgettable day. This has been a spectacular year for me.

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 was a tough match because Ruben is a clay-court player, ... But I think I was playing very well. read more

It was a tough match because Ruben is a clay-court player, ... But I think I was playing very well. I was doing the things I needed to do, playing from the back but also looking to come in.

It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.

It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.