US OPEN

August 28, 1997

Jana Novotna

Q. Jana, how you feel now? You haven't played so much after since Wimbledon. How do you feel right now?

JANA NOVOTNA: I didn't play very much because I was injured. The last time I played, it was in Atlanta last week. But I feel pretty good. I mean, coming into this Grand Slam, didn't have much match preparation or toughness. There was nothing I could do about it. I think I was playing quite well today. It was a long day, difficult hanging out all day. I think I'm quite happy with that.

JANA NOVOTNA: Well, I don't know. That's why I want to take the time to go and watch my next opponent. I believe they are playing on the court. If it's going to be Mirjana Lucic, that's why I want to see her; I never saw her play. Heard quite a lot about her. That's why I want to stay a little bit longer and watch the opponents. Whoever wins, I will be ready to face them.

JANA NOVOTNA: That she's a young, upcoming player, had a good tournament on clay in Strasbourg, not much else. That's why I want to look at it myself and see what is true about it.

JANA NOVOTNA: No. Not at all. I'm always prepared to face anybody. Basically I'm looking for the challenge, you know. I'm sure that it will bring quite a lot of attention to everybody. I think it's always good, so hopefully we can get a good court, both play a good match. If she's the winner, we'll see after that. I can tell you more after the match.