When they [court announcers] say, 'This is the world No. 2,' it just doesn't sound right to me because either I'm No. 1 or I'm a grand slam champion. I'm not world No. 2. I just don't like the ring of it when I'm introduced on court because I've been up there for so, so long.

I am a sucker for those old traditional places, and Rome is as good as it gets, particularly when you throw in Italian food.

I don't mind fans coming up in a friendly, respectful way. That's all part of the fun of being a top tennis player. But if people take pictures without permission, particularly if my children are in the shot, I feel uncomfortable.

The crowds are very important for tennis. It makes you play better, but it can also make you nervous and that's the beauty of it.

Simple version for me is, umm, started bad and finished bad basically.

There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.

Once you reach a good level in tennis it fills you with a lot of motivation. I hope I can do it for a long time.