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.

The great high of winning Wimbledon lasts for about a week. You go down in the record book, but you don't have anything tangible to hold on to. But having a baby -- there isn't any comparison.

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

You're always striving to play that perfect match.

If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment.

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.

I always looked ahead.