I've always been a fighter and I've always fought through things my whole life.

I meet people who say, "Girl, I watch every match, and I pray for you." I feel that energy and those prayers. Sometimes when I'm down on the court, in the back of my mind, I'm thinking, "They want me to win. Is there anything else I can give?" It encourages me to do better, to fight harder.

The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.

What's going to make me happy is going on the court and holding up trophies, singles and doubles.

I always say that when I'm playing well, no one can beat me. I'm not just saying that to sound full of myself or anything, but it's true.

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.

I think in life you should work on yourself until the day you die.