The whole idea of image is so confused. On the one hand, Madison Avenue is worried about the image of the players in a tennis tour. On the other hand, sports events are often sponsored by the makers of junk food, beer, and cigarettes. What's the message when an athlete who works at keeping her body fit is sponsored by a sugar-filled snack that does more harm than good?

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

I think the key is for women not to set any limits.

Once you start believing in yourself, anything is possible.

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.

There is no cheap way to achieve the ability to turn pro in tennis; it unfortunately is more expensive than team sports.

Changes made to please others are unrealistic, but more important, they're unfair to you.