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.

For so long people have just taken what I do for granted. It is not easy to do year-in, year-out, to win Grand Slams and be No. 1.

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

When you retire you want to get as far away as possible from the game for a couple of years.

People know me. I'm not going to produce any cartwheels out there. I'm not going to belong on Comedy Central. I'll always be a tennis player, not a celebrity.

I guess I get my strength from my legs, which are also important in tennis.

Retirement is a work in progress. I try to figure out my day, and what I know about myself is that I need structure.