You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that.

I don't know about flying, but sometimes it feels like I have these little wings on my feet.

If I had been playing for money I would have complained a long time ago that I was underpaid.

The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.

Being afraid on the court, means you're not confident of your skills

It's a habit of mine now, noticing labels, logos, shoes.

You have to be able to say, OK, that happened back then. Now let's take it from here and see what happens. It would be very easy to hate people for the rest of your life, and some people have done that. You've got to deal with what's happening now and try to make things better.