April 24, 2004
PORTOROZ, SLOVENIA
THE MODERATOR: Tina, congratulations.
Q. How did it feel to win that first rubber?
TINA PISNIK: That's unbelievable feeling. That's what we were hoping for. Our dream came true. It's good to feel that we're 1-Love ahead of USA.
Q. You told me yesterday that you wanted to go out first and begin the tie and really get the team off to a great start, which you did. What do you think the key to the match was?
TINA PISNIK: Certainly the crowd. They were unbelievable support. They kept me going the whole match. Even when I was losing games, they were behind me and really trying to get me on top of my game, which I played for couple games. But hopefully tomorrow I can be steadier and play a good match all two or three sets.
Q. Could be Venus Williams. It's certainly scheduled to be for your next match. Is that a match that you really look forward to, to see how you get on against someone like her?
TINA PISNIK: Sure. I don't get opportunities to play top players every day. So to play Venus at home on clay with heavy balls, I think I have a good chance. I'll go out there, give it my best. Hopefully we'll get a good match like today.
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