I am not looking for perfection. I look for the best in me.

People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected. Being feminine meant being a cheerleader, not being an athlete. The image of women is changing now. 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.

I am not looking for perfection. I look for the best in me.

The better I get, the more I realize how much better I can get.

The tennis ball doesn't know how old I am. The ball doesn't know if I'm a man or a woman or if I come from a communist country or not. Sport has always broken down these barriers.

What matters isn't how well you play when you're playing well. What matters is how well you play when you're playing badly.