It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine.

You know, growing up my - you know, I came from Compton, Calif., and, you know, it was a place where a lot of people did come out when a lot of people stayed. So I've been able to see the top and the bottom of life, and I think that balances you if you allow it to and if you remember where you came from.

So what if you fail? At least you'll know what not to do when you try again.

The thing that's most important in getting you in the best mindest is just being prepared - having a great practice, and knowing that no matter what knowing you're going to go in with confidence. You need to have that confidence to power through.

A lot of times when you play... you get this adrenalin that blocks pain.

The naysayers, they don't mean a thing.

Tennis is a huge part of my life, but I don't base my self-value or my self-worth or the quality of my life on my results on the court.