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.

Don't worry about what people say.

I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.

I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.

Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be outed means you weren't ready.

My whole life has been about equal rights and opportunities. For me it really goes back to the health of mind, body and soul.

I love to promote our sport. I love grass-roots tennis. I love coaching. I love all parts of the sport. I love the business side.