We both have very physical games and it is tight each time. I'm delighted that it swung my way.

It's an amazing feeling. It's the best I've played in a long, long time. I really felt comfortable out there on the court and I had a game plan which I stuck to very well throughout the match. Even if I had lost today, I would have been happy as I was disciplined out there and stuck to my game plan well.

I knew I had my chances this week, but with the strength of the draw here this year, if someone told me I would win this tournament this week, I wouldn't really have believed them. It's an amazing feeling to win here in front of my family and friends.

We don't want to lose a third time to Russia.

I feel frustrated. I felt physically stronger than him.

It was a very embarrassing match for both of us after what we achieved in Germany. It was no fun to take on Richard today.