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January 14, 2009


Jo-Wilfried Tsonga


SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES

J. TSONGA/S. Bolelli
6-4, 6-1


THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. So that was quick.
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: Yep, really quick. 6-4, 6-1, so a good match.

Q. How is your back feeling?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: A little bit pain. A little bit stiff.
I will see for tomorrow.

Q. Did you consider pulling out?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: No, no, no. Not for the moment.

Q. So it's not a concern for the Australian Open? Is the injury a concern for you leading into the Open?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: No. It's all right. You know, it's a little bit stiff like sometimes, and I have to do -- to play with it, so that's it.

Q. How do you find the conditions out there?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: The condition? Perfect.

Q. Yeah?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: Yeah.

Q. You don't mind the heat?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: No, I don't mind. That's all right.

Q. Why do you enjoy the heat or like the heat, playing in the heat?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: For me, the ball go faster and I can serve faster. I can hit the ball faster, so for me it's okay.

Q. Your serve was very good today, yes? 87%.
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: Yeah.

Q. Is that as good as you hope it to be next week?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: Of course, uh-huh.

Q. Is that as good as it is ever?
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA: Yeah. Yeah, but, you know, every day is different. Sometimes you can serve very well and sometimes it's more difficult. Depend also of the guy who return your serve.

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