ATP TOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

November 20, 1993

Michael Stich

MICHAEL STICH: It was 6-3. He served twice. I think probably two aces. And, I mean, I hit good serve on 6-5, and he just played an unbelievable backhand return down the line. I just told myself to stay cool and just change ends and wait for the next chance. I had another chance; didn't make that either, but I really concentrated on every point. I played a good break, got a bit lucky, so it was important to stay cool.

MICHAEL STICH: I mean, it always helps a lot. I mean, you are missing a lot of chances; you know, you have a lot of chances. I had much more chances than he did and just can't make them because he serves two aces again and I think the crowd, especially when it is getting that close, I mean, they are getting really excited; they enjoy the tennis and were really supporting me. That gives you that extra bit of motivation and being pumped up that might win the match.

MICHAEL STICH: I mean, he showed that he is playing really, really well today and/or the last couple of days, and I know I have my chance; if I keep on playing like I did, it is going to be an Open match.

MICHAEL STICH: No, I mean, I am just playing for the title here and I want to beat Pete in the finals and if that means I am No. 2, that is great, but if that would mean that I would still be No. 3, just winning this tournament would be the greatest success.

MICHAEL STICH: The one in Wimbledon, probably because I really got kicked off the court in that match. I didn't play too well, and most times he played pretty well against me; beat me most times, but you know, I never really liked playing against him probably because I always thought we play the same kind of game and I was thinking too much about his game instead of concentrating on my game. Tomorrow I am going out there try to concentrate on my game; try to find his weaknesses and just play it point by point.

MICHAEL STICH: Anybody has those weaknesses.