What really excited me at the end was the challenge of being the best I can be and prolonging my best level and playing against the best players in the world. But now that I don't have the opportunity to play against the best players in the world when it counts, in front of fans, it doesn't excite me as much.

I know what I can do and what I'm able to accomplish.

Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that’s why people gravitate to that so much.

You know, once you have been through a certain amount of things in life, you definitely grow more comfortable with yourself.

Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge.

My approach has been that a player with determination and a willingness to work harder than anyone else can accomplish anything. It's a simple formula. I've found it works.

I think you can get too focused on the championship and forget how rewarding it is to be part of a team.