I was not fighting myself at all as I used to.

I was just really glad how I stuck in there and kept fighting for every point. That's what makes the difference for me, now being able to win these matches.

I have so much respect for the way she plays, ... I just tried to keep fighting for every point. I went for my shots and it paid off.

I think we all know how well she can really play. But to her credit, I thought she kept fighting until the end.

As I said this year, I didn't try to put any pressure on me by setting high goals or anything, I just want to make sure that every single time I'm out there on the court I do my best, I give 100%, and see where it's going to end up next year.

I started when I was six years old. My first coach was my granny, she was the best player in Slovakia.