I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; I've been labeled the bisexual defector. Want to know another secret? I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.

All top players are the same strokewise, but mentally I can improve and that's where it's at for top players.

You don't have to be pretty for people to come and see you play. At the same time, if you're a good athlete, it doesn't mean you're not a woman.

I hit some great shots in my lifetime; now I hit a decent shot and I get a standing ovation.

Just by being out you're doing your part. It's like recycling. You're doing your part for the environment if you recycle; you're doing your part for the gay movement if you're out.

Losing still hurts, but that's good. When it stops hurting, that's when I stop playing.

What I would tell girls coming up is just be yourself and don't let people get in the way.