It was the most disappointing Davis Cup weekend in my career. Twice, twice I was up two sets to love. To lose both after eight and a half hours on the court, that's really, really tough.

It's tough to swallow. It was the most disappointing Davis Cup weekend in my career. Twice, twice I was up two sets to love...Got to hold the head high, what does not kill you, can only make you stronger.

He started to serve big. I think he knew he had to serve bigger because in the baseline rallies, I was winning, I think, a higher percentage of the baseline rallies, so he knew had to risk a little bit more and it paid off for him.

I usually play good here. If I come another year, I'll get the title next time.

I guess it's a pretty big weekend for both of us. I'm preparing for another big step in my career at Texas. Tiger is looking to place himself in the record books again. I'm sure we're both excited for different reasons.

This weekend just keeps getting better and better and we'd love to get through the field tomorrow and cap it off in style. It feels great to clinch the championship here in front of (team owner) Ken Black's hometown fans. I love this place and I consider Las Vegas to be my home track.. It has been very good to me.