At one point, it's great that it's coming so late. I've been playing since I was 16, and when your first quarterfinal arrives at 33, it's a long time.

If we played outdoors, I think my chances would have been very, very small. When I woke up this morning and I saw the temperature, I said 'OK, we're going to play indoors,' and that it was maybe a sign.

Phew, you have no time to rest. Every opponent makes you run and I hope the temperature will be pretty high and we can play indoors.

It's very important for every French player, and I am trying to play every year all the clay-court season. After 1 1/2 months on clay, I am too tired to play on grass. I always have a small or big injury.

It's way too hot to play.

I just plan my whole life thinking about tennis. I don't want to have any regrets. As long as I feel that I can resist the guys, I'm happy to be there.