January 17, 2006
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. Did you expect more from Andy Murray today?
JUAN IGNACIO CHELA: (Translated from Spanish) I thought it was going to be a tougher match, but I think I played very well from the first point until the end. I think I played better tennis today. That's why I won.
Q. Last year Andy Murray played David Nalbandian. Did you speak to Nalbandian's coach for help at all?
JUAN IGNACIO CHELA: (Translated from Spanish) No, I didn't know that Andy had played against Nalbandian.
Q. A number of players in the tournament have struggled for a couple of sets before they got it together. Do you feel like you're ready from the first ball?
JUAN IGNACIO CHELA: (Translated from Spanish) Last weeks I had that problem, but here I'm feeling very well. I'm feeling that I have no problem. The moment I went into the court, I felt my game, and everything was smooth. I think I played very well.
Q. If Lleyton Hewitt survives, what is your view on the incident that everybody made a big thing of last year?
JUAN IGNACIO CHELA: (Translated from Spanish) I'm aware of what happened last year. From that point of view, could be a special match. But every match is different. If I have to play against him, I will try to come into the court very well. I will play my match. That will be everything. Nothing else.
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