I mean, I think I'm doing a lot better than other people that have had shoulder surgery in their careers. Some people have never come back.

I have always had an interest in fashion and design and I appreciate style and timelessness within my footwear and accessories both on and off the court

When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you're wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.

I know you are reporters and I know this is your job, but, you know, take your note pads, take your pencils down, take your grunt-o-meters down, the fashion police, put everything away and just watch the match, you know, from just the fans' perspective. I seriously think that the quality of the match today was great.

Of course, everyone knows my story of being born in Russia and moving to the United States at 7. For a few years people would say, 'Well, she's living in the United States, but she's Russian.'

I don't do heavy weights at all.

I'm an athlete. I go out there and fight my heart out.