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Q. You kept a very low profile this Wimbledon so far. Is that because you're tired of the speculation, will he, won't he, or another reason?
ROGER FEDERER: No, just did a little bit less press than usual. That's maybe what you're referring to.
No, I mean, it was just -- maybe next year I'll do some more again. This year, it's the path I wanted to take.
I've done the same before the French. I just don't want to spend too much time doing those things any more, your know.
The…

Q. How excited are you to be back here again?
VENUS WILLIAMS: Always extremely excited. It's always extremely exciting coming back as the defending champion. It's nice to have the memories from last year all kind of flowing into this year.

Q. What kind of memories specifically are stirred up for you when you walk into this place?
VENUS WILLIAMS: Really just all the wonderful times I've had here on the court, too. But I've also had really great times with my family a…

Q. Are you going to watch the football game today?
MARIA SHARAPOVA: Absolutely.

Q. What do you think about Russia's chances?
MARIA SHARAPOVA: We'll, we're playing a pretty tough team, but I'm very excited. I'm not in a hotel room. I'm actually in a house this time. I'm going to watch it with a group of friends, my dad. I think I have a Russian hat from Fed Cup. I might wear that.
I'm excited. It's going to be tough, but you never know. Turkey wasn't the favorit…

Q. How is your preparation going? Feeling fit, where you want to be physically, mentally?
ANDY RODDICK: Yeah (smiling).
No, I feel okay. You know, I came out of Queen's healthy, which is what I wanted. Going in there I didn't really know what was going to happen. But, you know, I've been practicing here this week. It's been going okay. It's not perfect, but it's good enough.

Q. What's not perfect about it?…

Q. What is your level of confidence coming off your first major championship and now on this different surface?
ANA IVANOVIC: Well, definitely, you know, this is the best time for my confidence so far. I do feel very excited to be back on grass and to start competing again. Last few weeks gave me a lot of confidence, so I'm very, very excited about the new challenges.

Q. What is the biggest challenge for you?
ANA IVANOVIC: Well, I think from first match on, you have…