ATP TOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

November 20, 1993

Goran Ivanisevic

GORAN IVANISEVIC: Yeah, it was good. I was a little bit tired in the second set, and then he took the chance, and he put few returns in. I hit late volleys and he passed me pretty easy. But it was okay. It was good.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: Yeah, always. I don't know why I have SOME complex against Germans, but it always has to be some dramatic finish. He had 6-3 in the tiebreaker, then I said, I mean, it is no fun if he finishes now, so I have to hit some good returns. Then I hit a good return. Then I had a chances, but, I mean, all the match I was coming from behind. I mean, he had the more chances than I. Second set I had a break, but didn't last for long time. He break me straight-a-way and pretty easy. But, I mean, he is playing very good. He is very confident. He hit some big serves on the -- especially on my set point, he hit a second set on the line, unbelievable fast, I didn't have any chance.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: No, maybe this was why I lost the match, I should take something.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: Yeah, I mean, it was unbelievable. All my year was like three months. That was my year, last three months. I didn't play first six, seven months, it was holidays. Then last three months, I really play tennis and now I finish the year in great way. I play a great match today and now I have to prepare for next year. I have to be ready and start without injuries and try to play good because I don't have any points to defend and I really have to be ready to start fresh.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: Yeah, I am going to have medical checkup but when I rest a little bit and when I put some kilos back I think I am going to be okay.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: Pete -- I think Pete is favorite in the match but you never know. Michael is serving pretty big and he is very confident. I mean, if you give him a chance, he is tough to cool him down. I mean, then he is playing unbelievable. He is on the net very confident; moving good; playing great volleys. I don't know, I mean, Pete has to play very good. I don't know how good he is going to return, but he has to play good tennis. But I think Pete is my favorite for tomorrow.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: They are in the final, so probably they are the best. This is World Championship, so if you want to say it that way, they are the best right now.

GORAN IVANISEVIC: No more, great.