You work your whole life to try to be the best you can, even if it's for only one day or one week.

[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.

In the history of women's tennis the great players have come back from long absences with no problems.

I don't think I should be underestimated.

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.

I donate lots to charity. I don't necessarily tell everybody the number or what I do.

While I still have more good days than bad days, I'm going to keep playing.