In the tiebreaker, I was up 4-0 and again 5-2, and then came the aces from Ivan. You've got to be careful against guys like him, he serves a couple of aces and he's there again.

It has been a great start of the year,

I'm motivated and focused to make it three titles in a row, but it won't be easy.

[Guillermo Canas is in New York with girlfriend/player Maria Emilia Salerni , however the US Open will not let him on the grounds:] It's very ugly. He is no criminal, ... This is beyond of what it should be. I didn't even know that rule existed. It's insane. Allowing him to see his girlfriend's matches wouldn't hurt anyone.

I think I was very lucky. He had lots of chances in both sets.

I am feeling good with my shoulder and this is the most important thing. I have no pain and I know that if I stay healthy, the results will come.