Alex somewhat of a tricky match but you knew he's a stubborn opponent he's beaten you the last three times you've played so even though there was a lot of mileage on his body he wasn't feeling a 100% you didn't seem to take anything for granted yeah look I think uh the first thing we should show is a lot of respect to Dan he's an ultimate competitor he could have uh he could have easily pulled out the body was obviously not feeling well but he stayed out there and tried his best so I really appreciate it Alex is that part of what the exchange was at the net just you taking the opportunity to express respect to him for the battle he put on despite how he was feeling yeah 100% I've had uh we've had some great battles and and obviously he's gotten the the better of me here on many occasions so you know I'm happy I was able to get one on the board you are the first man from your country to reach the fourth round of all the slams in a calendar season in 20 years since since the great Aussie Leighton H it you've got to be proud of your consistency yeah I'm super proud of what I've been able to to achieve this year it's been tough uh coming back from injury but uh look I'm I'm so happy to be back here in New York playing these kinds of matches in front of you guys and let's go let's keep it going you speaking of proud you've got to be thrilled I don't know if you're tuning into the headlines down under but to have the three of you Alex dear to have Alexi poer and to have Jordan Thompson all still in the mix you it gives the phrase Aussie Aussie Aussie a little beautiful twist um unfortunately you have to play in Aussie in the next round but you got to be proud and looking forward to that I mean it's it's so good for Australian tennis uh to show what we're capable of Alexi putting on a show last night beating uh beating Novak uh Jordan playing some incredible tennis it's a Pity that that we got to play each other and I just need to say that we're all from Sydney so there's something special out there last thing you you and Katie both Pro players in this beautiful relationship on tour she was in the Box a little bit ago do you have rules when you watch each other's matches it's you you may cheer but you cannot clap or you can clap but do not use any nicknames is it just cheer however you want to support each other do you guys have any unique rules just be there for each other through thick and thin uh you know she's got my back I've got her back and uh yeah I really appreciate her support always so we're we're always going to get the best out of each other the world needs a little more of that show some love everyone Alex De Manor