First of all, they needed two days off. Whether it be physically or mentally, I don't know which was more beneficial. Even though it was tough to take two days off, sometimes you do that.

We have an obligation to help people that cannot help themselves. The mentally retarded, the physically retarded, et cetera.

We were just sluggish in the first four minutes. We weren't ready mentally or physically.

I felt I needed a good break after Wimbledon. I was mentally and physically exhausted and frustrated. I've come back to practice with a much greater purpose, the way I'm hitting the ball has made me excited. It may not happen this week, next or at the Open, but I know I'm good enough for what I want to do to pay dividends somewhere down the line.

It's been a mentally and physically exhausting week.

Vladimir told me he was going to retire and then his representative asked that he be allowed to have some time off to go home. I told him it was not in the best interest of the club for him to do that.