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.

By putting pressure on myself to develop a great game, I had less pressure to win. These days, I tell kids that the way I grew up, it wasn't about winning. It was about playing well, about playing the "right" way. That approach helped me enjoy the game and develop mine to its maximum potential.

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.

People watched the Masters. It was a huge event. It was at The Garden. Now that it is over here in Europe, it has lost a little bit of popularity in the States.

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.

You kind of live and die by the serve.