I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.

My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.

If I don't ask "Why me?" after my victories, I cannot ask "Why me?" after my setbacks and disasters.

Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you keep challenging it.

I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.

It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.

There's no better stage than the U.S. Open for me