My serve was there, everything was just clicking. Those are the days you dream about, especially in a final.

When I committed to playing a little tennis in some exhibitions, it was the best thing for me. It got me in shape. It got me out of the house. It got me doing something I love to do.

Winning is about taking your opponent's heart out and squeezing it until all the blood has come out, even the very last drop. There are no prizes for a funny loser.

Once the fifth set comes, it's a matter of nerves.

When you go through certain moments of your career and you're struggling, it just takes time. Time heals, when you're a little bit down.

I feel much more respected in Europe than I do in the States from the press and from the people. Americans expect me to win every match I play.

What I've done in the game is always going to stick, no matter what happens.