Let us thank God heartily as often as we pray that we have His Spirit in us to teach us to pray. Thanksgiving will draw our hearts out to God and keep us engaged with Him; it will take our attention from ourselves and give the Spirit room in our hearts.

Many Christians backslide...They are unable to stand against the temptations of the world, or of their old nature. They strive to do their best to fight against sin, and to serve God, but they have no strength. They have never really grasped the secret: The Lord Jesus will every day from heaven continue His work in me. But on one condition-the soul must give Him time each day to impart His love and his grace. Time alone with the Lord Jesus each day is the indispensable condition of growth and power.

If you want a player to serve and volley more, you need to teach them to do that more, how to move at the net.

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

Contrary to my image, I do have a sense of humour.

I'll be supporting anyone but England.

Everything in tennis is so neat and nice but boxing has sport down to its essence; it is very pure and I like that.