Pam:     Martina, watching this match, you've already picked up a few things including who the crowd seems to 
         be for early.

Martina: Well, that was right away apparent that they really wanted Venus Williams to win. But I think they'll
         be applauding good shots but definitely she's the favorite right now.

Pam:     And you faced a situation in the 1985 final - you were an American citizen, playing Hana Mandlikova of
         the Czech Republic; the crowd was totally against you and you equated that a little bit to what's
         happening sometimes with the Williams sisters. 

Martina: Well, I thought yesterday when Venus played against Mauresmo and the way the crowd was supporting 
         Mauresmo was really, really disappointing. There is no way that that would happen for any American in
         Europe, playing against a French player, an English player, whoever. And I think people cannot forget
         that these are American women and they're great for the sport and they need to be a little more
         supportive even if they are overwhelming favorites.

Pam:     So you think it's just because they're stronger than everybody else?

Martina: I don't think it's racist. I think it really has to do with the underdog or the favorite syndrome and
         Americans take it a little too far sometimes.

Pam:     Thanks, Martina.