Some folks call tennis a rich people's sport or a white person's game. I guess I started too early because I just thought it was something fun to do. Later, I discovered there was a lot of work to being good in tennis. You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

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

Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.

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

Martina's like the old Green Bay Packers. You know exactly what she's going to do, but there isn't a thing you can do about it.

Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.

It doesn't have to glitter to be gold.