Aussie Open day 12 quotes

Sharapova does her best to look relaxed ahead of the final

"It's normal to have butterflies. Unless you're a robot."
Maria Sharapova looks ahead to Saturday's final against Serena Williams.

"I'm not nervous, I'm just relaxed."
Serena reveals she may be a robot.

"I've been playing many years winning 42 unforced errors and three winners, so now I'm trying to work the points."
Fernando Gonzalez after hitting 42 winners and just three errors in demolishing Tommy Haas.

"I just have to hand it to him, tip the hat, say that's too good tonight. Nothing I could have done."
Haas takes his beating like a man.

"That's obviously a tough ask. If he can make very few unforced errors, play like he did tonight, I think it would be a good match. Should be a pretty good final."
Haas is is asked what chance he gives Gonzalez of beating Federer.

"Slim."
Andy Roddick is asked what chance he gives Gonzalez of beating Federer.

"I think the art of Roger is probably the best player I've ever seen. The way he's compiling the Grand Slam titles, I think he's got a great chance of being the best ever."
Rod Laver - arguably the best player ever - on Roger Federer - arguably the best player ever.