I fully understand that not all of the companies will succeed and that there will be losses along the way, but this is very much the norm with early stage investment.

It would have been better if I had won, but reaching the final was perfect.

A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.

In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.

As a child I was a good boy. Even if I wasn't playing tennis I don't think I'd have done things like smoking or getting drunk. I'm lucky I never liked the taste of alcohol - I know, I'm Scottish so what's wrong with me? - but I never even liked the smell of the stuff. It's the same with smoking, it never appealed to me. I guess I missed out on my Kevin-The-Teenager phase.

Davis Cup, you know, does take a lot out of you over the weekend. It's tough, especially if you play all three days.

I don’t want a flashy car, just something that would allow me to stop using the Tube. And it would be good not to have to rely on my mum all the time, particularly when I have to listen to her singing in her car.