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    An Interview With: David Nalbandian

    Sunday, September 4, 2011

    Q.  First of all, what are your thoughts on how Rafa is playing right now?  How would you describe the match today?
        
    DAVID NALBANDIAN:  I think I play a good first set.  I had my chances.  I couldn't take it.  Rafa was    I think he played good.  He didn't do a lot of mistakes, which is normal in his game. I think he played very good, as well.

    Q.  What are your thoughts about his level in general right now?  Obviously he's lost the No. 1 ranking to Djokovic.  How do you see things shaping up here for the second week at the Open?
        
    DAVID NALBANDIAN:  Well, he's a great fighter, so he's gonna fight every day.  I believe that Rafa can improve a little bit more, and even during this week.  Today was a little windy, a little tough to play sometimes. But I think he can play better.

    Q.  About Rafa, forgive me if you addressed this:  What do you think of his serve today?  How effective was that?  It seemed a little more conservative sometimes.
        
    DAVID NALBANDIAN:  Yeah, I think he tried to play with first serve today, maybe some tactical things.

    Q.  Going for the percentage?
        
    DAVID NALBANDIAN:  Yeah, I think so.  Well, I don't know.  You have to ask him.

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