In this type of field where you have the top four or five players in the world and you've got many from the top 15, any draw is a tough one,

The timing couldn't have been worse, basically, ... I was playing the best tennis of my life. I was struck down with quite an unusual illness.

I'm here because I would like to give myself a good draw.

So being a harsh critic I know what I need to work on between now and the Open. It's getting out there, hitting a lot of loose shots, a lot of loose forehands. And if I can do that I'm going to be looking good for the Open.

I got through today and didn't lose for any other reason than being anxious and slightly nervous, and gripping my handle on my racket probably a little too tight,

I can't wait to get my form back to where it was in the first three months or so of the year, and I know I'm heading in the right direction.