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.

I stopped thinking too much about what could happen and relied on my physical and mental strength to play the right shots at the right time.

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

You have to believe on the court. In the end, it's mental. In these moments against a great champion like Rafa, you have to believe. It's all about stepping in and taking your chances. I always believed, but it's a process of learning.

I'm trying not to pay too much attention to the rankings because calculations can distract you.

Mostly the problems when I was down were caused by myself. There were times when I was not responsible enough or decisive enough.

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