I learned English in one month. I told myself I should listen. In the next month I could talk to everyone. I was so happy because I could do one thing...I could talk.

Maybe if I was British, a semi-final would be incredible. I'd be on the front page of the paper.

I can't please everyone. That's not in my J.D., you know, not in my job description.

In the last year I have gained a lot of experience because I have been playing against top players and realized what things to work on to get better. Top players basically tell you what your weaknesses are on the court.

There are so many roads you can take that will lead you the wrong way, that nobody will hear your name.

My parents had a normal life in Russia and they could have easily kept living a normal life, working and raising a child in Russia.

I think when you know what you are going to wear, it fits and it's great material, then you feel confident in it.