Andy Murray and John Isner reflect on their performances on Day 8 at the French Open in Paris on Sunday (29th May).

SOUNDBITE (English) John Isner, lost to Andy Murray 7-6, 6-4, 6-3:

(Q. You said the other day that you were desperate to break through and get to another quarter-final. I'm wondering if after today you feel it's kind of a bang your head against the wall kind of moment or get back to work kind of moment?)

"I do think I did turn a corner on my season this week, considering how I was down and out in my first round match. So I'm leaving this tournament with positive feelings going forward in my year here in 2016. So it's not going to be a sombre ride back to the States for me, whereas a lot of times this year I have left the tournament with a very bad taste in my mouth. It's not so much that this week."

SOUNDBITE (English) Andy Murray, defeated John Isner 7-6, 6-4, 6-3:

(Q. Back on the conditions today, do you think they were, in a way, in your favour, in that maybe the cold and damp conditions counted against John for his serve?)

"When we came back out after the rain delay, you know, the balls were getting heavy very quick. You know, the beginning of the match it was fairly slow because there hadn't been any rain during the day; the balls weren't getting that heavy when we were going to the back of the courts and the covers. When we came back out the balls were extremely slow, so I was able to return a lot more serves, get a lot more in the service games, extend the rallies, and that's where I was able to dictate most of the points. Conditions favoured me, for sure."

SOUNDBITE (English) Andy Murray, defeated John Isner 7-6, 6-4, 6-3:

(Q. Obviously you're playing a French player now and it's a very special atmosphere. Is this something you're looking forward to or you don't care at all?)

"I don't know. To be honest, I'm pumped to be in the quarters of a slam. Obviously the atmosphere will be tough, but, you know, I don't mind that. I played a number of times against French players here in difficult atmospheres and I managed okay. So I'm sure I'll be fine on whatever day we play, Wednesday or Tuesday, I think."