I played a kid's game, I got to do it at the beach, and I was able to support my family. I consider myself incredibly lucky.

The exercises helped get the flexibility back in my ankle and also increased my overall flexibility. As I was getting into my 30s, I wanted to do everything I could to improve my longevity.

A lot of guys are out there with their iPods. I'm not one of them. I just never really got into it.

When I warm up now though—especially on center court—there is usually music playing, so I don't really mess with music.

I played a kid's game, I got to do it at the beach, and I was able to support my family. I consider myself incredibly lucky.

I had four different colors of hats, one of which was pink. I just got on a roll with the pink hat. So what started out as a superstition grew into a tradition and an easy way for my family to find me at tournaments because I am the only one with cojones big enough to wear a pink hat.

One of the best ways to [improve my longevity] that is to minimize injury or avoid it by being more flexible—especially when we are meeting at the net. There is a hitter and blocker, which means a lot foot contact, where you can twist your ankle easily.