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Reaction from Roger Federer after his match at Roland Garros on Monday.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Roger Federer, defeated Gael Monfils 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1:(Q. At this stage of the tournament, how do you feel? Close to the best?)

"I'd love to play my best plus progressing, but I prefer moving on rather than playing my absolute best. I hope there is always an extra gear somewhere. Important right now is, you know, I'm still physically fresh for the back end of the tournament, and, I'm, you know, pumped up to the to be in the quarters again. Last year I missed it by a hair losing in the fifth, so it's nice to be back in the quarters now. Looking forward to my next match tomorrow."

SOUNDBITE (French) Roger Federer, defeated Gael Monfils 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1:(Q. You are going to play against Stan in the French Open. Another confrontation. Two Swiss players who will contend this match. Is it special?)

"It's totally different from playing French, Spanish, and the Americans. We play against one another two or four times a year, but it depends on the draw, as well. But for us, it's always special to play each other. I'm quite positive about it. So there will be a Swiss guy in the semi-final. That's positive. I hope I will reach the semi-final of a tournament. I will pull out all the stops to advance to the next round. If I don't make it, I will be very happy for Stan."