ATP TOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

November 20, 1996

Thomas Muster

THOMAS MUSTER: Well, first of all, I think it was nice to play tennis. And, get a chance to play the shots and to run and fight for balls and get a chance. So, yesterday it was completely different situation and today I think Michael wasn't as aggressive as he usually plays. He made a few unforced errors. But, I served pretty good at tough moments. And, especially at the end now, I think I had good service games and I put him under pressure a lot; especially with my forehand. And, that may be the key point.

THOMAS MUSTER: I am quite happy after defaulting two times in the last two tournaments. I played an exhibition last week and I finished my two matches here without much pain. And, so I am quite happy the way it is going. Also, I changed to a new racket one and a half weeks ago. That all sort of keeps working -- it is working out now. And, I think it is very positive for me.

THOMAS MUSTER: It is Kneissl, but it is a longer racket.