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.

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

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

Just put one foot in front of the other and don't worry about the length of the path. Once you get on that path, and the longer you stay on it, there eventually will come a time when you will not turn back.

If I feel strongly, I say it. I know I can do more good by being vocal than by staying quiet. I'd have a whole lot more money if I lied, but I wouldn't enjoy spending it.

I'm an American. You can't go on where you were born. If you do then John McEnroe would be a German.

Sure I know where the press room is - I just look for where they throw the dog meat.