I never had tons of friends on tour. I was quiet and went about my business.

I couldn't imagine being from a country where all the pressure is on a particular player.

We get criticized for showing no personality, and then we get penalized when we do.

I wasn't a perfect thing at 17. I didn't have confidence. I was hunched over and real embarrassed, and I didn't want to be in the limelight. But it changed over time.

[On a strained relationship between a tennis champion and her mother:] There comes a time when it's probably not cool for your mom to be your best friend.

I'm proud of myself. I'm a relieved, happy girl.

I don't enjoy being in Europe for weeks on end, so I just skip it.