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
opened paid played strongly tactics
I'd never played him and did not know what his tactics would be. So I opened strongly and that's paid off.
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.