 Sluiter remarked that the results of the game supported his decision to retire, "Today it was clear: I have to play at my best to compete with a sub-topper.
<clarity>  Sluiter remarked that the results of the game supported his decision to retire, "Today it was clear: I have to play at my best to compete with a sub-topper.
 Sluiter remarked that the results of the match supported his decision to retire, "Today it was clear: I have to play at my best to compete with a sub-topper.