The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, "Did I make the best use of the time I had?

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

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.

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.

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

I take the good with the bad, and I try to face them both with as much calm and dignity as I can muster.

I accepted the face that as much as I want to lead others, and love to be around other people, in some essential way, I am something of a loner.