It's tough when you're No. 1. You don't have any private life, you can't even walk anywhere. I think that was one reason why I lost my motivation to play tennis.

My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match.

The ball is round, the game is long.

I have a great family, great kids. I have practically everything, you know? Sometimes I have to pinch myself. It's really true: Life starts at 50.

He [Jimmy Connors] has one weakness. He can never say his opponent played well. That's why it feels good to beat him and that's why other players would rather beat him than any other player.

I'm amazed that years after I stopped playing tennis, people still recognize me in restaurants and ask for my autograph.

It's not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me.