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

Pressure is a privilege ... it's what you do with it that matters.

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.

Winning is very tangible, it's very exciting, it's very pleasing, but it's momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that's when you're cooking.

Female athletes are stereotyped by the general population--and usually as homosexuals.

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

The main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.