You always see people coming back to the sport, and I've always thought, 'Gosh, when you're done playing, wouldn't you just want to stay at home?

No. At the States we get no matches that are played in Europe on TV.

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

I think when you start to do well and get your confidence back, everything becomes more fun. When you're playing with not your full capacity of confidence, I think things get a little tough. I knew I could be doing better than what I was doing. Even though I was ranked 5 or 4 or whatever it was, I wanted to get back to the level I thought I could play at.

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

With my child, I hardly watch TV now.

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