Losing hurts me. I was determined to be the best.
Of all my achievements in tennis, I'm probably as proud of my record on clay courts as any of my Wimbledon, U.S. Open or French singles titles.
Competitive toughness is an acquired skill and not an inherited gift.
I wanted always to appear strong and in control . . . .Then the cookie began to crumble.
Once you've been number one, you can never be satisfied with less.
Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous.