TMS MONTE CARLO

April 13, 2005

Cyril Saulnier

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

CYRIL SAULNIER: No, I went on to the court with the mindset corresponding to my objectives, meaning I didn't want to expect anything on clay, I wanted to play my best and enjoy myself. It will be the same for the next two months. During the first set, that's what happened. I enjoyed myself and I played very well. But I got caught by the result. There were two games where I had opportunities to break him. I could see that I had possibilities today because he seemed nervous, but I didn't keep cool enough and I didn't play well anymore. I kept thinking about those breakpoints that escaped me. After that, it was difficult to accept it and to continue playing.