I was very disappointed (at the U.S. Open), and I went out there and I worked really hard.

I never think about the numbers. I've never played tennis for the money, because as long as I enjoy it, and I can achieve anything, then the money will come. I know that things will start coming up, many more people will want to start getting involved. But I just want to keep my head cool, and I want to leave (business) to the people who take care of business. I just go out and I just play tennis.

Within a few years the name 'Maria Sharapova' will be a brand as universally recognized as Calvin Klein, BMW and Rolex.

Since I was young, the artistic expression that fashion embodies has inspired me. It's a way to communicate oneself.

Those are real hard fans. There are a lot of them here. Some are a little bit crazy with their drinking their beers every once in a while. But I love it.

That's why we have journalists, for stats.

I'm not the next Kournikova-I want to win matches!