I am going to hold serve the majority of the time. It is nice to have a little time to return serve.

Once the US Open is over in the States, mainstream America doesn't really follow tennis, unless you are a true tennis fan.

Anything can happen out there on any court.

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.

I may be a step slower than I was before reaching 30, but I'm doing all the right things. I guess there are some guys who would take it easy in the latter part of their careers, but I'm stepping it up.

Success is walking out of here with the title, and anything less is not good enough in my book.

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.