I went through very emotional things this year, like being in the French Open finals already feeling like you got it and kind of losing it.

Being black only helps them. Many times they get sponsors because they are black. And they have had a lot of advantages because they can always say, 'It's racism.' They can always come back and say, 'Because we are this color, things happen.'

I didn't have the same fitness or ability as the other girls, so I had to beat them with my mind.

I've never had big problems about being long on the court. During the U.S. Open I played three events (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) and some people asked me if I want to stay overnight on the court.

I did things I should not have done. But people make mistakes, especially at my age, when you feel you are so smart, but in fact you are an asshole.

I was always at peace because of the way my mom treated me.

The top players talk more now, and we have more meetings. We're just trying to get things better. But we still need somebody who could make a difference.