M. Keys - 16.01.2013

M. KEYS/T. Paszek
6-2 6-1

Q.  I don't know if you saw Lindsay Davenport tweeted today that she hadn't had hope for a young American like you since Serena Williams.  How does that make you feel to get that kind of compliment?
MADISON KEYS:  I mean, it makes me happy.  You know, I think I've been working really hard.  I think it's starting to show.

Q.  You have Kerber next round, a top five player.  A little bit different approach or just go out and try to rip it?
MADISON KEYS:  I mean, I think just really have to focus on playing my game and just worrying about me.  She's obviously a good player.  She's been around and she's done well the last couple years.
I think if I just focus on what I'm doing, then it doesn't really matter.

Q.  What initially attracted you when you saw tennis for the first time?
MADISON KEYS:  The outfits (smiling).
Really wanted a tennis dress.  My parents told me that if I played, they would buy me one.  I was like, Hey, I'll try it.

Q.  Who were your tennis idols growing up?  Who did you like to watch?
MADISON KEYS:  Really, really liked watching Kim Clijsters.  I thought she was very passionate, and I thought her movement was incredible.