Training the body to obey the mind as I have done differs from the more conventional method of getting the mind to obey the body.

I realized that with hard work, the world was your oyster. You could do anything you wanted to do.

I've had a lot of fear in my life, from fear of flying to fear of making a speech in front of a lot of people.

You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.

I was labeled at a young age - Miss Unemotional, Miss Cool, and that would carry over to my press conferences.

There were times when deep down inside I wanted to win so badly I could actually will it to happen. I think most of my career has been based on desire.

Losses are always a relief. They take a burden off me, make me feel more normal. If I win several tournaments in a row I get so confident I'm in a cloud. If I lose I go back to the dressing room and I'm no better nor worse than anyone else. A loss gets me eager again.