I have always tried to be true to myself, to pick those battles I felt were important. My ultimate responsibility is to myself. I could never be anything else.

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

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

I don't care who you are, you're going to choke in certain matches. You get to a point where your legs don't move and you can't take a deep breath. You start to hit the ball about a yard wide, instead of inches.

Fear isn't an excuse to come to a standstill. It's the impetus to step up and strike.

You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don't feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.