I'm out of words and Rafa said so many greatthings. But of course, I'd like to also congratulateRafa on an amazing comeback. I think…
I don't think we both…either one of us believed we'regoing to be in the finals of Australian when we saweach other at your academy, you know, sort offour, five months ago. And here we stand in thefinals. You know, I am happy…I am happy for you. Iwould have been happy to lose to you. To be honest, the comeback was perfect as it was, so…Iam…
Tennis…tennis is a tough sport. There is no draws. But if there was going to be one, I wouldhave been very happy to accept the draw tonight and share it with Rafa. Really!
I know everybody…everybody says they work very hard – I did the same – I try really not toshout about it because…because some serious legends and toughest guys in the game like Rafahere tonight. So…
But I'd just like to thank my team, because it's been a…it's been a different last six months.Let's be honest. I didn't…I wasn't sure we're going to make it here, but here I am. And wemade so. I just like to thank you guys, thank you.
Danny, my wife, …Ivan, Tony, everybody has been on the ride…It's been amazing. So thanks forthat.
And of course, there's also Rafael's team. You guys worked so hard over the years anddeserve everything, but also we should continue success this year and many more years tocome. You know, stay on the tours, stay…Keep playing, Rafa, please. Tennis needs you. Sothanks very much for everything you do.
Then I'd like, of course, to thank all the sponsors. You know, this building is amazing. Thanks,Rod, for being here tonight. Again, with your presence, it's always wonderful to have you heremean so much more, to both of us.
And of course, you guys fill up the seats and make it just a wonderful experience for us playersto fight harder, and harder, and one more time, and one more time.
So it's because of you guys that we are standing here tonight as well and we fought like wecould. And yeah, you guys made it super special for me. Always, you guys have been amazingover the years.
I've been coming here for almost 20 years now. And I've always enjoyed it and now my familydoes too. So thank you for that.
And I hope I didn't forget anything, but just thanks again for everything to everybody. And ofcourse, I hope to see you next year. If not, you know, this just was a wonderful run here and Ican't be more happy to have travelled and won tonight.
Thank you very much, guys.