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

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

I didn't want to use anything as a crutch and ever have excuses heading into a match.

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.

The first thing I do when I get there—like all of the players on tour—is apply sunscreen. One of the few hazards of the job is the wear-and-tear our skin takes from the sun.

I thank my dad for my mental longevity and for the fact we played against better competition.

It's a serve and pass game.