US OPEN

September 6, 1999

Mary Pierce

WTA: Questions for Mary.

MARY PIERCE: I think today was more an intensity thing. Just dropped my intensity a little bit. You know, against someone like Sabine, you can't do that because she's a fighter. If you give her any little chances, she always tries to stay in every match and fight till the end. When I was down 4-Love, I decided not to let it go any further and wake up, just try to play it point by point, try to win in two sets. I was very happy to finish it off in two sets.

MARY PIERCE: I meet with the designers of Nike a few times during the year. You know, I feel very fortunate to be with such a great company where I'm able to have input and say in what I wear on the court. I think it's important to be comfortable, to be happy with what you're wearing. So, yeah, I get to meet with the designers a few times a year. We talk about different styles, colors, cuts, fits. It's a lot of fun.

MARY PIERCE: I like it. I like everything I've worn because it's always different. They never cease to surprise and amaze me. They always come up with new outfits and new ideas. I'm always very happy.