“Yeah, the very 1st game was tough, and once I got that hold, I felt a little bit calmer and I served very well. So it was, I think, helping me a lot on my games, and I was able to take away some time from him and rush him. Overall, yeah, it was a very good match, and at the end it got tight, but happy I was able to close it out.”

“Yeah, it feels great. I think most of the time at this time of the year, Americans play at home. So this year I decided to come to Europe, and I’m happy it paid off and I’m able to make the final here. So hopefully I can go 1 step further tomorrow.”

“I’ve never played Pedro Martínez, but I’ve played Otto before, last year on clay. So much different than it’ll be here. That was outdoor clay; here it’s indoor hard court, a fast court. So yeah, it’ll be interesting. He’s playing well, I think, this week, and same with Pedro, so it’ll be difficult no matter what.”

“I think so. Yes, physically I’m feeling good now. It was a little bit tough in the middle of this year, especially when I had to take some months off due to some physical problems, but now I’m feeling good. And today, yes, we had some very long points, fun points, I think, for the crowd, especially in the 2nd set. So yeah, it was fun.”

“Yes, I have many little small rituals, with the number of times I bounce the ball, and trying to have a plan before every point on my serve, or even on return to an extent, and on the changeovers as well. So I think that’s all very important to stay focused in the match and try to avoid different thoughts.”

“Yeah, for the rest of the season, hopefully I can keep winning matches. I’m still playing for a lot at this time of the season. A lot of players are trying to get into the Australia main draw, different goals like that, and I have those as well. So hopefully I can accomplish those, but take it 1 match at a time. And as for next season, keep improving and hopefully play in more and more of the bigger tournaments.”