How are you physically? Because you had a little warning with this intercostal muscle pain?
It gets a little better day by day. Wednesday, I was not at the top. Friday at Kooyong, against Gilles (Simon ) it was a little better. It's clear that I'm not 100% but I think I can play Monday being at a good level. It is still much better than at Doha where it was the start of the injury.
Are you worried anyway?
It is true that I have almost not made the match this season. (translation?) I have this pain which is there so sure, I'm a little worried. But still, you must cross this first round! You never know what can happen. I've already started tournaments feeling bad/ ill, so here goes... I'll try to take care of myself as well as possible and, most importantly, be ready for Monday.
After your great season in 2013, how do you tackle this new start to the season?
I want to maintain the same level, and this injury is a bit distressing early in the season, but I think it will subside and I am then able to do good things. I'm motivated by the idea to do as last year.
But you go a little into the unknown?
Yes, that's it completely. I'm a bit into the unknown, I do not know how my body will react to a top level match. But despite that, I have experience, I know how it can happen, so it will be up to me to be strong to win that first match. In any case, if I go on the court it's because I feel capable.