Quotes of the day

More photos from day nine in Melbourne

"He played great tonight... I have to just suck it up and give credit to him"
Andy Roddick comes to terms with being knocked out by Marat Safin in the quarter-finals.

"I can't ask for anything else, [it's] probably the best birthday I've ever had, and especially when there's 15,000 people standing and singing Happy Birthday, it's really nice, especially after beating the number one in the world"
Marat Safin enjoys one of those days when it all goes his way.

"I have pain so I have to withdraw"
Amelie Mauresmo confirms a back injury rules her out of a quarter-final with Fabiola Zuluaga

"It was probably a good opportunity for me because I always play well in Australia, but there's nothing I can do about it"
Mauresmo puts a brave face on having to withdraw

"Hopefully I will reach a semi-final by winning matches next time"
Zuluaga tempers her joy at reaching a first Grand Slam semi

"I don't have regrets, but I feel like I just maybe went for it a bit too much"
Lindsay Davenport on surrendering an early lead to Justine Henin-Hardenne

"I made sure she had no easy shots"
Henin-Hardenne explains her simple approach to winning tennis matches

"I am sure he appreciates everyone's understanding so thanks for the support"
Andre Agassi banks on the crowd's good faith after Sebastien Grosjean becomes the second French player to pull out with an injury