Rather than viewing a brief relapse back to inactivity as a failure, treat it as a challenge and try to get back on track as soon as possible.

Tennis was never work for me, tennis was fun. And the tougher the battle and the longer the match, the more fun I had.

Equality? They ought to play the women's final on opening day. Everybody knows who's going to be in it.

I hate to lose more than I love to win.

I was never part of the crowd.

I had true rivalries. Not only did I want to beat my opponent, but I didn't want to let him up, either. I had a rivalry with Mac, Lendl, Borg. Everybody knew there was tension between us, on court and off. That's what's really ingrained in my mind: 'This is real. This isn't a soft rivalry.' There were no hugs and kisses.

I was raised by two women, and that laid the groundwork for the way I treat 'em: with the utmost respect and admiration.