That was...that was choking. You're right. But of course when you play against (Roger) Federer, he's No. 1 in the world, he won three grand slams last year, and he's just full of confidence. It's difficult to do anything regular to beat him. You have to do something extra to be able to have the chance to beat him. Set points, I had six of them and I couldn't take one. But I was close.

There wasn't a rich father or rich family that paid for everything that I have right now, so I worked my way.

My mother said I would have more chances to become a tennis player than a football player.

One of the most important things, actually, when you're playing on grass, is to move.

New York is a fantastic city.

Many say that (Pete) Sampras is the greatest player. But I say with all due respect to the rest, that he (Roger Federer) is the most complete player in the world so far.

You know why I want to win? Because of 15,000 reasons inside of the tennis court.