I always had the theory that the most important thing is be happy, enjoy what are you doing, and be fresh mentally.

We should try to teach the young people values that are useful to them whether they become professional athletes or not.

I am afraid of a lot of things. A dog. I could be afraid of a dog that's upset, for example. And on the tennis courts, maybe on the outside I look fearless, but on the inside, I'm scared. There's not one player in the world who isn't nervous before matches. Especially important matches.

I am lucky because my family are comfortably off. My father has his own glass business.

Losing is not my enemy..fear of losing is my enemy.

I don't expect never an easy match. I always expect difficult matches.

It's not the time to look for excuses.