I think the French Open, in many ways, brought out a certain characteristic in me and in my game that was already there. Just the circumstances allowed for it to be able to show.

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

I am just trying to get biblically stronger.

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

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.

I still have a belief and a faith that some great things are still going to happen in my career. If I didnt believe that, it makes no sense for me to be out there, and on top of that, I know this is a period of time that God wants me to persevere through.

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