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I envy Pete Sampras's dullness. I wish I could emulate his spectacular lack of inspiration.
Not to be occupied with your sin, but to be occupied with God brings deliverance from self.
Is that the longest fifth set ever? It was? So, no, I've never played one longer than that!
You know, you can only throw in so many haymakers before one misses and you get knocked out
My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.
I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.
I can't wear the same outfit twice without washing it. And tennis is a grueling occupation.
What these guys are doing is great for Argentinean tennis. This is motivating other people.
I love to play big matches. I think it's that that keeps the fire in me, keeps me on alert.
Since retiring I have spent a lot of time with my family, on my boat, and playing football.
I am always wearing a bracelet, necklace, and watch. I don't even care if they don't match.
I'm a very creative person in general. I like to create stuff in my downtime off the court.
I think mental preparation is really important. Every day, you've got to imagine your goal.
There is no shortcuts. Play your best tennis, give your heart out, and anything can happen.
One tournament can change everything for you. You never know when that tournament might be.
Usually I'm traveling for tennis, so the most important thing for me is to not get jet lag.
You have to keep persevering. An actor goes to a lot of auditions and doesn't get the part.
I wish I could have won a lot more tournaments, but I got injured every time I played well.
It has been a difficult road this year, but still I look at every day as a new opportunity.
If I am not playing at one hundred percent, it is going to be very difficult for me to win.
I'm ambidextrous when I eat. But playing tennis right-handed - I can't do it. I'm clueless.
I don't know if I've had my share of drama, but I've definitely had my share of hard times.
I'm not one to blame anyone else for anything. And I don't think anyone else should either.
Always staying focused is something that's been very tough for me. I'm still working on it.
I'm always proud to play for Switzerland, and that will always be something really special.
I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good character.
My children can really understand the Olympic Games, To have a medal is very, very special.
My sister and I are opposites in many ways. She is six feet tall, while I'm five feet four.
'Oh and Oh' is a tennis term... It's a nice way of saying you took your opponent to pieces.
I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.
I always wanted to be an actress. I think that is something that I could be pretty good at.
Arthur Ashe had been the first black athlete to play Johannesburg at the time of apartheid.
I definitely wanted this win today and I don't want anybody to talk about my nerves anymore.
The thing is the game is getting tougher and tougher and we have to ask a lot of our bodies.
However well I return, opportunities will probably be few and far and I need to be ruthless.
I'm incredibly fortunate and it's important to me to make sure that I give back where I can.
You know, you can only throw in so many haymakers before one misses and you get knocked out.
Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.
The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, "Did I make the best use of the time I had?
It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain yourself to.
Reaching my first grand slam final was amazing, and I didn't expect it at just 19 years old.
I want children, but at the moment the liberty I have now finally, has a far too high value.
I got bad calls every match, and I never got an apology. So I thought it was rather strange.
What I like about the USTA is that it's developing systems to help the coaches coach better.
It's just simple: just keep fighting and keep believing, try not to show weakness out there.
Tennis was a white, upper-class sport, and I wanted it to be treated like other sports were.
Finally I'm really happy with the way I'm playing again after a couple of frustrating years.
Whoever has done good in the main has spirit-energy that is pure and clear when death comes.
I hit some great shots in my lifetime; now I hit a decent shot and I get a standing ovation.
When you retire you want to get as far away as possible from the game for a couple of years.