THE LIPTON CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 15, 1994

Cedric Pioline

Q. After the first two games he seemed to turn things around and control it from then on except for a few games. How were you not able to control the momentum

CEDRIC PIOLINE: It was close, I mean, the key points, he won it. That is why he won the match. So I think it was very close. I mean a lot of game points, a lot of deuce on his serve, on my serve and after I lost this game so that is why he took the match.

Q. Are you still feeling a lot of frustration; particularly with your forehand?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: I have no frustration. I mean, he played well. It was very tough because when I tried to play, he doesn't go back and I couldn't go to the net, so it was very difficult to make the points.

Q. Cedric, who came down and spoke to you the first half of the match?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: The supervisor?

Q. Yes.

CEDRIC PIOLINE: Yes.

Q. What did you guys talk about?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: About something.

Q. Was it over a call or something like that?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: Yeah, because the umpire came down and talk to me and he doesn't have to talk to me like he did, so I ask for the supervisor.

Q. What is your opinion about the new ranking system, the Grand Slam, the increased points for the Grand Slams?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: I think it is good, but I would prefer it last year because I think I am the only Grand Slam finalist who didn't reach the Masters, so for me, maybe it came too late. I hope for this year I will do again good results. I think it is good because when you reach the final you have to do the difference.

Q. Talking again about tonight's match, was your shoulder feeling okay?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: Yeah, I mean, I had no problems about it.

Q. What is your plan after the-- what is your schedule after the tournament?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: My schedule is to go back to France for Davis Cup.

Q. I know it. I came from Hungary. Do you know your opponent?

CEDRIC PIOLINE: No.

Q. You can sleep normally. Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid.

CEDRIC PIOLINE: Thank you.

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