I think in about two or three months it will be easier to kind of tell. She's a champion. She's a great tennis player. It's pretty open right now, so it's a good time actually for her to be coming back. (Mary Pierce)
When I lost the first set, I thought, 'Okay I just need to get help,' (Mary Pierce)
There was just this little voice inside of me that said, 'You know, you're not done. Now is not the time to retire. You still have some great things to accomplish in tennis.' (Mary Pierce)
Not my best tennis, but it's a win. There were moments where I can say I played well, I hit the ball hard and moved around well but I have a lot to work on for tomorrow. It was good to get out there, get a feel for the court and get the first match under my belt. (Mary Pierce)
I'm ready to play but it's the captain's choice. If he feels another player can do a better job, fine. (Mary Pierce)
I would never do anything in that way. I have too much respect for the game, the opponent and the fans. Plus, Elena won the first game of the second set. She had plenty of time to get back into it. (Mary Pierce)
It's tough, you know. Any loss is tough, especially in the finals, especially in a close match, especially when you feel like you had opportunities. What can I say I did everything in my power the best I could. (Mary Pierce)
I think before when I was first coming out on the tour and young, you know, you're very hungry to achieve and to have success and to make money, to win tournaments, to get a high ranking, just to be noticed and get contracts. All those kind of things you just get caught up with. For me now it's different because I have achieved a lot of great things in my career. I don't play for those things anymore now. (Mary Pierce)
The key the ball was hitting the ball hard and deep, staying aggressive and trying to come forward. (Mary Pierce)
I can't believe it. This is amazing. This is so good. The fans really helped me today. (Mary Pierce)
She made me play bad, I guess you could say, because she is far quicker than all the other girls that I've played so far. She got another ball back every time. (Mary Pierce)
Its super to play with Martina, and she has huge amounts of talent. We have a lot of fun. (Mary Pierce)
She seemed hampered with her movement, ... She's always pretty quick. She seemed a little bit slower today. (Mary Pierce)
It was pretty crazy, ... She made a lot of mistakes. I was surprised how I won the first set quickly. I just kept fighting and hanging in there. It is never over until it's over. (Mary Pierce)
I was happy with the way I started out the match, ... I was really playing well. I knew what I needed to do against her. She's a dangerous player if you let her play. The key for me today was hitting the ball hard, being aggressive, hitting it deep. (Mary Pierce)