I embraced, I think, the process of becoming No. 1 of the world, which was long and difficult, but it's sweeter in the end.

I am grateful to life. And also to the people who have brought me here. Without them, I could not be where I am now.

Those born into poverty or on the margins of society require our extra support to realize their dreams.

I try to enjoy what I do, and every moment of the life that I have is a blessing. What else can you do but to be happy and try to bring that joy to the other people around - especially in the tournaments. Everybody has bad days. I'm not always funny or laughing.

It's always easier if you have the support of your family, if you're not alone. I came from a country that has been through a lot of troubles in the last 20 to 30 years, but we have been through them together.

In order to stay where I am - and I want to do that - I have to stay dedicated as well as I have been before I became No. 1.

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of baseball.