A. Murray - 21.01.2013

A. MURRAY/G. Simon
6-3 6-1 6-3

Q.  A strange match in some respects.  You realized that Gilles' condition wasn't great.  How did you approach it?
ANDY MURRAY:  Yeah, I mean, it was kind of tough.  A tough situation for both players   more obviously for him.  You know, after the first few games, I mean, it didn't feel like that competitive.  Sort of at this stage of a Grand Slam you're sort of G'd up and prepared for a tough battle.
That's why it becomes hard because the emotions aren't quite into it.  You're not quite necessarily feeling pressure, but you're wanting to try to finish the match as quickly as possible.
It was quite a tough situation for both.

Q.  What do you recall about the Chardy match?  Did you see any of it today?  The Cincinnati match.
ANDY MURRAY:  I played him quite a few times.  We grew up around the same time in juniors.  Know each other pretty well.
The Cincinnati match was disappointing from my side.  I normally play quite well against him.  But he's playing good tennis.  I mean, he's had some big wins this week.  He serves well.  He's very aggressive off his forehand.  His backhand is his weaker side, for sure.  He hits a lot of slice, doesn't come over it too much.  He likes to come forward.
He can be erratic.  But when his game is on, like it's been the last few rounds, he's a very tough player to play because he doesn't give you too much rhythm.  And, yeah, he really goes for it.

Q.  You're aware of the story this morning suggesting the male players may boycott the US Open due to issues over prize money and a Monday final.
ANDY MURRAY:  I didn't know about the story.  Where did that come from?  (Smiling.)

Q.  Heard in the locker room or...
ANDY MURRAY:  Since the player meeting, I haven't discussed with any of the players what was said there, what the plans are.  But I know that the ATP are not particularly happy with the Monday final.  I know that's an issue because however much revenue they make from having an extra day on their tournament hasn't really reflected in the increase in the prize money.  That was what the players wanted, was obviously better prize money but not with an extra day to the event.
I think that's what they're disappointed with.  But I personally haven't spoken with anyone about boycotting the event.