I think when you've played at the level that I've played, anything outside the top 10 in certain aspects is just a number, unless you're obviously trying to get into tournaments and stuff.

I was always really strict on myself about doing everything possible to prepare for competition.

Seeing the Olympics come to China made me want to get more involved.

I look at tennis as a bit of a platform to hopefully touch lives and encourage people.

When you give your best, that's all you can ask of yourself, all that people can ask of you and all that god desires from you. No matter what the result, walk with your head held high.

It has been a difficult road this year, but still I look at every day as a new opportunity.

Hard work is the only way to go. Strive to be the best you can be and remember that when you try your best, you can't ask any more from yourself, and people can't ask any more from you.