May 14, 2003
ROME, ITALY
THE MODERATOR: First question, please.
Q. Before she withdrew, had you noticed that she was having some problems?
NADIA PETROVA: You know, to me didn't seem that she had any problems because she was still going for every shot. I just figure out that down-the-line shots were very effective, so I was using them quite a lot.
Q. Now that you've played Seles, did you think it was different than you had thought it would be? What is your thought?
NADIA PETROVA: I've seen her playing a lot. She's a person who takes the balls early and like to play in the open spots, so I knew what I'm gonna be facing. So I just make my mind ready on fast shots and balls that I really have to be quick with my legs. Actually, I was very prepared for it. I got what I was ready for.
Q. What is your goal in this tournament?
NADIA PETROVA: I just take every match step by step.
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