I envy Pete Sampras's dullness. I wish I could emulate his spectacular lack of inspiration.

People who are interested with me have for sure gotten older over the years, for example, grandparents are coming up to me telling me they grew up watching me.

You'll hear a lot of applause in your life, but none will mean more to you than that applause from your peers. I hope each of you hears that at the end.

A great coach can lead you to a place where you don't need him any more.

My accomplishments do not live up to my tennis game. Most people have to work really hard and win some big matches, and then they get money and popularity. For me it has been the reverse of everybody else. The exact opposite.

If Pete’s (Sampras) child is a girl, my son will like her; if he’s a boy, my son will defeat him.

Even if it’s not your ideal life, you can always choose it. No matter what your life is, choosing it changes everything.