I want the same thing I've wanted since I was 7 years old. I want to be No. 1.

I think luck falls on not just the brave but also the ones who believe they belong there.

It was very unusual for a boy to play tennis in my country.

My mother is a special story. She went through so much to bring us up, four men at home, especially when our country was going through really difficult times.

I always try to show my human side to my colleagues and to the whole circuit. More than anything because we are all on the same train, it is part of our work.

It is my goal to win every time I play. But on the other hand, I also seek a balance of compassion and respect for the other players. I understand that everyone goes through difficult times, either mentally or physically, to cope with their life, to live the sport.

I don't like to compare years, honestly. I think every year is a different experience, a different challenge. You grow. You evolve as a person and as a player.