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

Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything's very good between us now, but it was a long haul.

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.

Don't worry about what people say.

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.

I have often been asked whether I am a women or an athlete. The question is absurd. Men are not asked that. I am an athlete. I am a women.

The trouble with being number one in the world - in anything- is that it takes a certain mentality to attain that position, and that is something of a driving, perfectionist attitude, so that once you do achieve number one, you don't relax and enjoy it.