In Czechoslovakia there is no such thing as freedom of the press. In the United States there is no such thing as freedom from the press.

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?

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.

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

I have always had this outrage at being told what to, how to act, whom to love.

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.

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