November 14, 1997
HANNOVER, GERMANY
Q. Yevgeny, you're in the semifinals. Tell me about this match. How important was it to you?
YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV: You mean the particular one today against Henman?
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Q. Yes.
YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV: Well, it was match which is for me didn't mean anything. You know, I've done what was necessary. Yesterday I qualify for the semifinal. Just today was the match for you guys, for the journalists (laughter). We played, as I can say, more exhibition match.
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Q. Keep going. Keep talking about it.
YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV: You tell me. You ask me something, and I'll answer.
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Q. When was the last time you played a match so relaxed?
YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV: It's been a long time. I just can't remember when I was playing so relieved, you know, I had nothing behind my back. I had something -- today was just an exceptional.
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Q. Did you have a good time?
YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV: We had a good time. I had a good time. I had three points, which I was enjoying, and I'm sure Tim enjoyed it, too.
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