I'm not going to give in to the critics. I'm going to stop on my own terms, not on when someone else thinks I should.

Most of the time after the US Open, it is kind of like you are trying to finish strong. But to do it five years and maybe six is something that has never been done before, so it is a huge challenge.

I did it my way, and I have no regrets when I look back on my career that it was just a big focus for me.

I don't think it really matters, who plays first. Whatever they do, they do.

There should be more of an off-season in the game. I think you need to have less tournaments, more of a break at the end of the year so guys can recover.

I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches.

A champion is suppose to hate to lose, and it wasn't like I was ever crazy about the idea. But I learned to deal with losing without having my spirit or confidence broken, which would help immensely over time, not just in the big picture but even in specific matches when I found myself in a jam. Fear of losing is a terrible thing.