Niemeier: The way he performs off the pitch – but also how he behaves on the pitch. Off the field, he comes across as very calm, reserved and down-to-earth. In Indian Wells I saw the 3rd set against Korda live – it was very impressive that he came back at 2:5 with a double break in the back. Not many can do that. I watched the Australian Open final in Regensburg at home. I was convinced that he would win this. Even when he was 2-0 down I hadn’t given up hope – and he won, what more can I say? (laughs)
