Florencia Labat  Interviewed by On The Line, Monday, August 17, 1998, Montreal By Chris Gerby

  On The Line chatted with Florencia Labat after her first round upset win over Patty Schnyder.

  Q: You'd been struggling in singles until two weeks ago in Istanbul...

  A: Yes.

Q: ...and you reached the semis there. Did that give you some confidence for this week?

  A: Yes, because I hadn't been playing good for the last two months. All the clay court tournaments I lost first round -- except one tournament -- everywhere. Also on grass, I did not play good at all. After Wimbledon I took a break and went to practice for three weeks. Istanbul was the best part. It gave me the confidence that I lost, you know, at the other tournaments.

  Q: You reached the quarterfinals here two years ago and you've had three good wins so far here. Is there something about Montreal that brings out your best tennis?

  A: Maybe, maybe. I like it here very much. I remember that, I played very good two years ago here. I don't know why, but I play good here. I feel very good; I like the tournament, the city. Maybe that's why I play good here.

  Q: Would you say this was your biggest win of the season so far?

  A: Yes, so far. I think it's the first time that I beat a Top 10.
 

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