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BNP PARIBAS FED CUP: USA VS GERMANYFebruary 11, 2017Andrea PetkovicMaui, Hawaii, USA A. RISKE/A. Petkovic 7-6, 6-2 THE MODERATOR: Questions in English, please. Q. How were the conditions out there? Was it tough with the wind and the occasional rain and stuff? ANDREA PETKOVIC: Yeah, it was tough, but we practiced in the wind the days before. It wasn't as strong as today, but I think we were used to it. I think it was a good quality match, especially in the first set. It was really the tipping point, I think, of the whole match. I had a lot of chances to close it out, and then Alison played a really great second set and didn't give me a lot of chances. So I think it was really in the first set that I lost the match. Q. Were you surprised how aggressive she was at the net at times? ANDREA PETKOVIC: No. I never played her before so I didn't know exactly how she plays, but I've seen her play before and she's had a really great year. She won a tournament in Shenzhen and beat Radwanska, so I was aware I had to play great tennis. Considering all the conditions, it was a good quality match in the first set. I just didn't close it out. Yeah, maybe a little unlucky in few moments; maybe a little also few mistakes that shouldn't have happened in the important moments. Then, as I said, she played fantastic second set. Q. What did you think of the crowd, especially the German contingent? ANDREA PETKOVIC: Well, I thought the crowd was great, especially, as I said, considering the conditions and with the rain showers in between. They were always there. I always enjoy playing Fed Cup no matter if it's at home or away. I always enjoy the crowds. It was a fairly small crowd for a Fed Cup, but loud and euphoric. Yeah, it was great to play. Q. The national anthem screw up, did that upset you guys? ANDREA PETKOVIC: I thought it was the epitome of ignorance, and I never felt more disrespected in my whole life. I've played Fed Cup for 13 years now, and it was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports   |
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