Bobby Riggs was one of my heroes. I admired him. That's one of the reasons I beat him - because I respected him.

Champions take responsibility.

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

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.

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.

Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.

Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women's ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men's tennis.