When I first started really playing, in '98, I was super excited to see all the people I grew up watching. ... I loved Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, and Pete Sampras.

You just have to prove to yourself that you can go out there and be the best that you can be and not prove anything to anyone.

Since I don't look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good.

I'm watching a lot of the football.

I love metaphors. I've never been on this train. ... If I'm standing on the middle of a track, I'm definitely going to get derailed. I have to make sure that I'm on the train and not in front of it.

I've almost lost several times but come through that. Being able to play your way through the tournament is really able to help.

My smile is my favorite part of my body. I think a smile can make your whole body.