If I cared deeply about what people thought of me, I probably would have never made it out of Compton, California.

Grand Slam losses are hard. I treat myself after losses though, I usually go to McDonald's and I have a hamburger and you know, something. Because you know, you just need to be nice to yourself sometimes after the loss.

There were a lot of people shouting out. I know it's not proper tennis etiquette, but this is the first time I've ever played here that the crowd has been behind me like that. Today I felt American, you know, for the first time at the U.S. Open. So I've waited my whole career to have this moment and here it is. ... It was great. It was awesome. It was like winning gold.

I love to be busy, and when I'm off the court, I do things I love.

I've always found the rain very calming.

I'm this overachiever type, I'll just work and work and I'll just do it over and over and over again.

It's thrilling and it's an honor to be part of something bigger than your own self.