Mario Ancic

I started very well but I got unlucky while he scored on almost every ball.

I started very well but I got unlucky while he scored on almost every ball.

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.

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.

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.

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.