I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight. So I've been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won't be bulky.

It's always good to get a smaller tournament under your belt so that by the time you get to the Slams, you have a lot of experience.

I'm not used to crying. It's a little difficult. All my life I've had to fight. It's just another fight I'm going to have to learn how to win, that's all. I'm just going to have to keep smiling.

I'm not one to blame anyone else for anything. And I don't think anyone else should either.

If I'm not playing well, I do get down on myself because I am a perfectionist. [So I need] someone who believes in me more than I believe in me, someone willing to work as hard as I work. I don't understand what no means or what failure means; I only understand what yes means and try again means.

I've never felt invincible. I've never used that word to describe me ever.

I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.