Being Number One isn't everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it's way ahead of whatever's in second place.

In the seventies we had to make it acceptable for people to accept girls and women as athletes. We had to make it okay for them to be active. Those were much scarier times for females in sports.

I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.

When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!

I always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you. Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can't be friends with everybody.

I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.

Men still get a lot more opportunity. It is still a big part of the old boy network... They have more companies they can get money from.