Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to me, I have to make a decision. I have to accept responsibility for the consequences every time I hit a ball.

A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.

It's really impossible for athletes to grow up. On the one hand, you're still a child, still playing a game. But on the other hand, you're a superhuman hero that everyone dreams of being. No wonder we have such a hard time understanding who we are.

Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.

Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.

When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?

For me, losing a tennis match isn't failure, it's research.