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I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.
I think it's really important to have portion control. I don't believe in losing weight quickly.
I grew up eating anything at any time and going straight on court. So I'm not really that picky.
That was one of those moments where I felt so confident. I played three matches in the same day.
Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?
I was always rather nasty. I was willing to be friends with the Devil, just to cross the bridge.
Being here all day, I was quite exhausted - I had to drink coffee before the match to stay awake
Janowicz is more than just a big server. He moves well, has a fantastic forehand and good hands.
When I travel to a grand slam, I need to look for a place to stay for me, my family and my team.
I always have to play very aggressive on the court. It's something that's easier said than done.
Any time you get to come to New York and be near New York City, that is a very cool opportunity.
I can tell you from experience that when you get that pent-up and crazed, it can be distracting.
I'm not afraid of anyone, but sometimes I'm afraid of myself. The mental part is very important.
Maybe if I was British, a semi-final would be incredible. I'd be on the front page of the paper.
Sugar free? With the name Sugarpova I don't think I will be doing anything sugar free very soon.
I don't spend a lot of my time in the locker room. That's my least favourite place in the world.
I like to camp and to not have to check in to airports and hotels and I love to just drive, man.
I was always really strict on myself about doing everything possible to prepare for competition.
There's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve.
If somebody says I am better than Roger, I think this person doesn't know anything about tennis.
I like fishing. Not actual fishing - I like the peace and quiet of being at sea. It's different.
I just fought with all my heart. I believed that I could still win no matter what the score was.
I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.
I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much insatiable. I feel there's so many things I can improve on.
Always it's like big challenge for me. Every point is a big challenge. So I do everything I can.
It's difficult to keep going the good results, to feel good every tournament, every year in row.
I know if I want to have a chance to beat the top players, I need to be mentally ready for that.
I don't like the word 'businesswoman.' Perhaps 'committed mother' would be the best description.
My mom and dad met at UCLA when he as a captain in the Air Force and she was in her junior year.
The prize money for first place was $2,800, but I didn't take it because I was still an amateur.
After working so hard on the court, I find that snacks help me avoid late-afternoon energy lows.
I don't feel 25 years old. Sometimes I feel I'm 12 years old. Sometimes I feel I'm 50 years old.
Tennis was always sort of a - a learning. It was a vehicle for me to discover a lot about myself.
If Pete’s (Sampras) child is a girl, my son will like her; if he’s a boy, my son will defeat him.
Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.
You feel better about yourself when you do something with yourself. You also feel more confident.
Young players are more hungry because they have not achieved what some of the older players have.
I think each player and myself live things differently because I have no physical effort to make.
The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.
I was between 2 and 3 in the world for two, three years. That's not exactly where I wanted to be.
I love skateboarding and rollerblading, but I'm not really allowed to do it because of my tennis.
I travel so much that my idea of a good holiday is spending time at my home in Nyon, Switzerland.
The good wins are still great, and you are on cloud nine when that happens, but the losses sting.
Lady, can you speak up a little bit? Indianapolis is a little far from Europe - I can't hear you.
Music is a part of my life all the time - on the plane, before matches, driving out to the court.
I didn't have the same fitness or ability as the other girls, so I had to beat them with my mind.
I think it's bad in a way for junior players and college players to feel they must be number one.
I always try to have something that keeps my mind relaxed, keeps my mind a little bit off tennis.
I've always led a pretty simple life, with few extravagances. The money in tennis never drove me.
If the girls and boys have talent and feel like working on themselves, they can become champions.