That is what is most special about achieving equality - the positive signal that it will send the world over to the next generation of girls dreaming of winning Wimbledon or becoming a scientist or going to the moon as an astronaut.

My shoulder's not where I want it to be, but I'm doing a good job of monitoring it.

When I need to push myself, I think of all those nicely polished trophies waiting to be lifted up by the winner - and how that winner might be me.

If I can create something that allows a woman to feel better - that is the true reward.

You control your own wins and losses.

It'll be great. Of course I was disappointed last year. But . . I'll get my revenge.

It's always tough when you lose - you've worked so hard for that moment and it hasn't gone the way you wanted. But you have to realise there's always a bright side, you have to pick yourself up and get ready for the next game.