It's very exciting to be playing at home, it's going to be an unbelievable experience,

I lost the opening singles here against Romania in five sets, but I will try to use that experience to my benefit, ... I just hope I get the win on Friday.

All the tickets are sold, it's going to be noisy, the atmosphere will be pretty hot.

But Russia are strong with or without Safin, they beat France without him in the quarterfinals and Davydenko has been playing unbelievably this year.

It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.

I felt everything was under my control. It's an unforgettable match and an unforgettable day. This has been a spectacular year for me.