I was passionate about soccer. I still am. Odd, though - playing soccer always made me much more anxious than playing tennis. On soccer days, I'd be out of bed by 6 in the morning, all nervous. But I was always calm when it was time for a tennis match. I still don't know why.

I have the same bedroom I've always had. It's clean and tidy when I get home, and after two or three days it gets messy and my mother nags me.

Something that works for one person could be a disadvantage to another.

I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court.

I will do as I usually do. Tomorrow is going to be a day like any other day.

What distinguishes tennis is respect for one's opponent, one's conduct on the court.

I think I am a complete player. I can play well on all the surfaces. For me, the clay might be easiest, but I am not a specialist on clay.