So much for that. When we saw the draw, we got excited… but we all REALLY knew it wasn’t going to happen. And there was the first set… and then it totally didn’t. Oh those Russians. Not that it messed with Kolya like it did Igor. Not in the slightest.

Q. You had three brilliant points to save the match in the 11th game of fourth set. There were two returns that were particularly breathtaking.

NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO: Yes, I have chance again. If you see in fourth set 4‑3 for me and I have Love‑40 of serve Federer, but I have no chance. He have all five serves so good. But like say, bad luck for me again in the fourth set.

Yes, I again have chance by 5‑All. I lost my serve fighting. But, again, bad luck. I don’t know why. Maybe Federer was really lucky today. (Laughter.) Again.

Q. What was going through your mind as you were losing all those games?

NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO: Pissed off. (Laughter.) What else? Yeah. Like say I’m pissed off of my serve. Pissed off. I didn’t realize this point, I didn’t realize this point. It’s like everything was shit (laughter.)

But what else? Bad luck. Go home tomorrow, relax.

You, you’re awesome. Also, when you retire in 2 years, can you coach Ana? Maybe full time? Bring some of that humorous hippy attitude with you.