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I did Nadal â„– 1 9.11.2010

- Roger, how are you at the end of April?
- In late April I was at a secret location. Nobody recognized me while I trained four times a day. I ran hard with Pierre (Paganini, physical preparation coach of Roger b.r.). I hope the tournament in Rome to see the results of the work that I have set.

- You love Italy and Rome.
- The capital of Italy I like, and people in the Eternal City. Rome is a wonderful place where I come always with pleasure. At this tournament I played two finals already. The crowd was exuberant, close to the players, fantastic f.

- Sounds paradoxical: jealously kept secret personal life, while you are Mediterranean-type person.
- I need to I am away from worldly buzz but when I play tennis, I'm more than happy because this is my world. It's nice to hear when I say "his best, his king on the court." It feels wonderful. Best though is to distance myself as everywhere in Switzerland and in Dubai.

- The same reason you lost the finals of hardwood flooring from the series "Masters in the U.S., respectively, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic?
- Both games were similar, because in Miami and Indian Wells were finals in three sets. I tried to win them and fought to the end, but unfortunately lost them. Guilt was solely mine. I lost, but honestly, I'd rather lose that way.

- On clay which is better - Djokovic or Murray?
- The results so far might suggest Djokovic. After two semifinals played at Roland Garros and his triumph in Rome last year, Nole has more experience of this nastilka. However tournaments on clay are few. It is interesting what will happen then.

- A Roger Federer? After drop in third round of the tournament in Monte Carlo from your fellow Stanislav Wawrinka, some were quick to write off you in the battle for Roland Garros.
- The tournament in Monte Carlo was a test for me because I knew in advance that I'm not in the best shape
I realized I forgotten how to fight such a service pavement, my forehand was not level. We'll see now how it will be submitted once trained four hours a day for a week.

- What will be success for you in Rome?
- Reaching semifinals. Of course, the best is to win not only because of satisfaction that I get, and because of ranking points and faith in my own strength.

- Self-confidence of Nadal is growing. And your?
- And my, because I feel better. Maybe I helped in some degree of Rafah, to feel so confident. After the matches on clay, which both played over the years - in Monte Carlo, Rome, Hamburg, at Roland Garros, which I lost after challenging matches, Nadal is normal to look sure of himself. Thus, the Spaniard is motivated to show the best of themselves and other surfaces. After winning three times at Roland Garros is nadaha and Wimbledon, which follows immediately after the Open de France.

- Does the outcome or success of Nadal, who surprises you?
- No surprises me anything. Even I was surprised when journalists comment that Rafa improvise and hit him receive unique and unforgettable. All atand see that Nadal's perfect game in the bottom of the court, and that is highly trained muscles. Furthermore, the Spaniard used a head during a match in the sense that playing smart. And his mind is incredible. I always knew that his backhand is very strong and the service that performs with the left hand is always difficult for most opponents.

- In Australia Nadal for the first time you win the Grand Slam of hardwood flooring. Even if this does not surprise you?
- I knew after Rafa significantly improve your game, it will be difficult for all against him on any surface. But I am convinced that even Nadal to play in the best way I can still beat him.

- While Nadal, Murray and Djokovic improved his game, Federer gave.
- In 2008 I had a lot of trouble and paid a high price for the ten years in professional sport at the highest level. I had to drastically alter their regimen of training after minor injuries.

- Although the game at three Grand Slam finals and became the Olympic champion in doubles in Beijing.
- Exactly, plus it is well presented and Davis Cup. 2008 was a difficult year, which drained the energy of all. Anyway, maintain a good level and missing results. The tournament in Monte Carlo was a little distracted because of marriage and the impending birth of our child. But now I'm ready for at least the semifinals in Rome.

- Send message to his many fans: what's missing to be back Federer two years ago?
- I hope to have fewer physical problems, so I can play great againis matches against the strongest players. Above all I hope to start playing again as I can. Train hard for this, but my desire is tremendous.

- Do continually improve the record of Pete Sampras for Grand Slam titles (now Roger is 13 and he remains one to equal Sampras's achievement, b.r.) and seemed to ignore the other tournaments?
- Do. For me, all tournaments are very important. If I play, I do it because I'm sure I can triumph. Monte Carlo was an exception.

- Speaking of exceptions, of whom Nadal could lose on clay?
- All competitors are stronger than last year - Djokovic, Murray, Del Porto.

- And Federer?
- My big goal remains Roland Garros, which is a very special tournament. In Paris in the last four years I played three times in the final and the semifinals once, and only losing to Nadal.

- Want to go back as number one in the world rankings?
- Never mind - or his number one, or to fight to get back to this position. I'm the second best player on clay makes me happy, but I'm not satisfied. To come back as number one must work very hard and win many titles, so I need to win Roland Garros.

- If you had won that memorable final against Nadal in Rome in 2006, would it change your rivalry with Nadal?
- I do not think I would win more Grand Slam titles. Rafa is better than me on clay and deserves everything that has won so far.

- You have a wife, you need to take care and will soon becomeis the father. How do you feel?
- Proud and very emotional I've set. However, it is not known whether it will be a boy or girl.

- Do you think your child will play tennis?
- I would like to be a happy child and do what he likes. I'll be happy to deal with the sport, whatever it is.