CHASE CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE WTA TOUR

November 18, 1999

Mary Pierce

Q. Was she that much better this time than before or what about the match was it?

MARY PIERCE: Well, I think if you watched the match, you could probably answer that question for yourself. I just think I made a lot -- a lot of errors. I didn't give myself a chance in the match, and then I came up there, going for my shots like I usually do, but I was missing everything today. I just don't think today -- tonight was my night.

MARY PIERCE: Not really, because you just say to yourself, "It's the last tournament of the year." So every match is your last match of the year.

MARY PIERCE: I don't think I played badly. I think I had many opportunities. I think it was closer than the score. The rallies were close. I was playing the way that I wanted to. I'd come to finish the point off, and I'd miss all the easy shots. That just makes a difference when you're playing against the No. 1 in the world. You can't afford to make any mistakes, first of all, and miss easy shots and any opportunities you have, you can't let them slip away.

MARY PIERCE: She's No. 1 in the world. I think she's playing pretty good. She's consistent.

MARY PIERCE: Martina is pretty much always on top of her game. That's what it takes to be No. 1. You have to be consistent.

MARY PIERCE: Yeah, I think that was a really important game of the match. You know, if I would have been able to tie it at 3-all, I think it would have been a different story. At least I would have given myself a better chance. Each time I had a breakpoint, I made a mistake. That's pretty of the story of the match.