A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.

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

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

Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.

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

Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].

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!