But normally when you talk to yourself [on court] you say; 'I love you, you're a good guy, but don't miss next time, okay.'

My friend, there is nothing so sexy as a woman who is angry. Perhaps when she is even throwing things.

It's a completely different situation right now because last year it was the time that nobody expected anything from me anything -- I had nothing to lose, basically I was starting from zero. And now I'm back in Top 5. And for me it's a different stage.

Roger [Federer], he brought tennis... one level higher. Normally he toys with everybody. With all respect to other players, he does whatever he wants on the court against them. It's incredible what kind of game he can play.

From now until the end of the year I would like to eke out one victory, that's my short term aim. I am sure I can be competitive in 2004. Tennis is like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it.

I give up on spending time on these courts; I give up on practicing before the tournament I hate. I hate this.

The Olympics is not for tennis and tennis does not need the Olympics. It is not my goal in life to win a gold medal.