AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 25, 2006

Amelie Mauresmo

THE MODERATOR: Questions.

AMELIE MAURESMO: I think so. I think so. Yeah, I think my game -- I'm using every part of my game much better now, I think, than seven years ago. I think, yeah, I'm much more in control of what I'm doing, knowing pretty well also much better how to use my weapons with, you know, considering the opponent I have in front of me. Yeah, I think so (smiling).

AMELIE MAURESMO: Also probably, yeah, yeah. Knowing, having a little bit more experience, knowing a little bit more how to handle the situations. So, yeah, everything is a bit better.

AMELIE MAURESMO: Well, you know, Kim is using more power than Martina does. Martina is taking the ball earlier than Kim. They both have a very different game, I think. We can really see the opposition of style right now on the court. You know, I'm really -- I think in these kind of matches I really have to focus on my game, focus on what I have to do, really adjusting a little bit to the opponent that I will have. But really, it's my game that counts.

AMELIE MAURESMO: Yeah.

AMELIE MAURESMO: Well, yeah, it's always strange. And also to see her coming back right from the first Grand Slam she's playing at that level, it's pretty amazing. Yeah, you know, a tough match, and really expecting a good fight.

AMELIE MAURESMO: Yeah, I mean, she's been very consistent since the beginning of the tournament. Everybody said, you know, she was injured and everything. But, you know, she's still here and moving pretty well, covering the court very well. So, you know, a tough one.

AMELIE MAURESMO: Well, I hope and I think it really put me in different conditions coming here in Australia, and I guess I hope for the next Grand Slams I will play. I think it can help me. Is it going to be this time? We'll see (smiling).