I was playing well in the first set, then for some reason I decided to make it difficult for myself in the second set. I was able to get back in form and win it. The conditions were very hot but it was the same for both of us.

I made the second set very difficult for myself, but I managed to turn it around in the third. That was the best part of my match.

I wasn't aggressive enough in the first set, so after that, I told myself to hang in there and wait for my shots. I definitely feel like I always play well in Tokyo, and I think I'm off to a good start this week. I love the court here. I like the speed. It's like grass, which is my favorite surface.

In the second set I hung in there and waited for my chances. I wanted to be more aggressive.

It was really difficult out there and I just tried to make sure I put as many balls as possible in court, and not go for too many crazy shots or go for the lines

She came out playing unbelievable. I don?t think there was much I could have done about that.