I feel like I have as good a shot as anybody out there and I have gotten close in the past, so why not have the attitude that I can come out and play great tennis and maybe even win this tournament.

All of the Spaniards are really talented. I don't know what they eat.

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.

You can work really hard, but if you're not training in the right way you're not going to improve and get to the level that you want to.

You know, I feel like if I don't change something, then the results maybe are going to continue the way that they have. That for me is not something that I want to really be a part of.

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

I think Pete Sampras has really reached his peak. About the only thing he doesn't do is cook.