Nicolas Kiefer
Nicolas Kiefer
Nicolas Kiefer, is a former German professional tennis player. He reached the semifinal of the 2006 Australian Open and won a Silver medal in Men's Doubles with partner Rainer Schüttler at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Kiefer's career-high singles ranking was World No. 4, achieved in January 2000...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth5 July 1977
CityHolzminden, Germany
chances maybe passive played second took
Unfortunately, I didn't take my chances in the first two sets. In the first set I was maybe a little too passive and in the second I played more aggressively and took more risks.
beat chance game opportunity pick today
I couldn't pick up my game when I wanted to. I had a big opportunity to beat him. I had my chances. I also had a chance at Wimbledon, but today was my big chance.
doctor looks pain soon sore
I still feel sore and I'm going to see a doctor soon and we will see what I can do then. I have pain but it looks good.
nice point surprised tension took
I thought it's his point. I was surprised that I got this point but I took it. Of course, it's not nice but what can I do? I'm a person with so much tension also inside.
easy felt fight nervous pressure situation
I felt a lot of pressure and I was nervous ... The situation was not easy because we were down 0-1. It was important for me to fight through.
earth playing
We're on earth, but he's playing on a different planet.
I take so many painkillers but now everything hurts.
beat came maybe took
When it came to the important points, maybe I took too much risk. But to beat this guy, you have to take a lot of risks; you have to play at your limit.
close last matches playing tournament year
We had close matches last year (and) I know as long as he's in the tournament he's playing better and better.
angle
It was an unbelievable shot, ... The angle was just too good.
fighting fights-and-fighting matches winning
I'm winning my matches here because I'm fighting unbelievably, and this makes me happy.
emotions
I need my emotions. When I don't show any emotions, I am not happy.
fights-and-fighting happy
I'm happy with the way I'm fighting. There's still a long way, but the most important thing is to win.
stay tried
Once he's ahead, it's not easy. I tried to stay in the whole time...but I just couldn't make it. In the end, he was just too good.