It's interesting that I had such a close relationship with my grandfather. Because your parents always judge you: they say, 'You shouldn't do this, you shouldn't do that.' But with your grandparents you have a feeling that you can say anything or you can do anything, and they will support you. That's why you have this kind of connection.

Joking around is part of my personality, just who I am.

People look up to me as somebody who is able to switch the image of our country from negative to positive.

When the last point is done, we are humans. Give your opponent a hug and say, ‘great fight,’ and that’s all.

I have always valued the care for my body, and my mind and had holistic approach to life. I always thought this is utmost importance for my tennis.

Nobody actually played tennis in my family.

All children have rights and those rights must be protected.