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Tennis is the purest form of democracy. There was a symbiotic, chicken-and-egg relationship for me between democracy and tennis.
Usually if you haven't figured out how you want to play tennis yourself, it is hard to accept the failures of playing five sets.
I didn't have the ability to blow people off the court, so I needed my legs, my preparation and the ability to think on my feet.
I got married, going to become father soon, being No. 1 in the sport that I love with all my heart. I mean, it's pretty awesome.
Im not a part of the glamour industry. I would like to focus on my game, and there are minimal chances of me getting into films.
I've almost lost several times but come through that. Being able to play your way through the tournament is really able to help.
I always have applesauce in my fridge, and when traveling I take protein bars just in case I get hungry. They're my go-to snack.
I personally love Essie because they're such a good brush, and it's so easy to apply. I always go red. If I'm in doubt, I go red.
I won two ITF tournaments in Japan in two weeks. I had to qualify for both of them, which meant that I won 16 matches in 15 days.
Reputation is what others think about you. What's far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.
I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.
I love to promote our sport. I love grass-roots tennis. I love coaching. I love all parts of the sport. I love the business side.
I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view.
A few years after my first son was born, he wanted to know how we chose his name, so I began reading him the story of Noah's Ark.
Training the body to obey the mind as I have done differs from the more conventional method of getting the mind to obey the body.
I do a lot of conditionning in the off season with my coach but there a lot of exercise and they are specific to each individual.
I don’t have time to worry about the things that could happen. I am too busy thinking of all the happy things that have happened.
I've lived my life the way I wanted to, whether scaling the mountains, partying long into the night or having fun playing soccer.
Mostly the problems when I was down were caused by myself. There were times when I was not responsible enough or decisive enough.
I can't just wake up and watch TV and do nothing. I need a day off working out, seeing the wife, play a little golf, see my kids.
The crowds are very important for tennis. It makes you play better, but it can also make you nervous and that's the beauty of it.
Daniel, my big brother, is eight years older. I'm lucky he didn't mind hanging out with his little sister and my younger brother.
I'm not a part of the glamour industry. I would like to focus on my game, and there are minimal chances of me getting into films.
When you start the match, you forget that you are No. 1, you have all the titles. You just have the battle ahead in front of you.
I have always been guided by striving to show the best that I could. That is what kept me going in tennis and it is the same now.
Movement on clay is totally different to every other surface and you have to have that balance and understanding of how to slide.
In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.
Fame and success and titles stay with you, but they wear out eventually. In the end, all that you are left with is your character.
The key to the match might have been his serving. Maybe I should have concentrated harder on watching them go by me, I don't know.
I don't really rate press conferences. It's not as though I leave the room fist-pumping my way down the corridor after a good one.
It's silly to say it about a tennis player, but I'm an unbelievable hero in Germany. And Germany needs heroes more than any place.
I don't want to talk about apartheid... I'm going to South Africa to play tennis and to see the country. That's as far as it goes.
I'm terrible at relaxing and holidays. For me, a day off is going to the gym. I could never just lie on the beach and read a book.
Let's forget the cliche on girlfriends, from Serena to Sharapova. I say it's easy to get lost in beauty, but is it a mistake then?
In America, we love to give people second chances too - as long as you admit you were wrong and come back and do it the right way.
I've seen tennis clubs close in Manhattan and garages put up in their place, and I'd sure like to be part of reversing that trend.
You can't give away points and games against someone like Murray. You're not going to make it to the top with that kind of effort.
My video game character is a bit better looking than me, actually. I don't think he has to worry about his hair getting messed up.
I used to ski. I still play basketball a little bit. I'll play soccer but more in a safe environment, never on a full-grass pitch.
For so long people have just taken what I do for granted. It is not easy to do year-in, year-out, to win Grand Slams and be No. 1.
My uncle developed the training philosophy. His idea of good tennis training is basically quite simple: you must try to gain time.
It's hard to say, 'I don't believe in God.' I would love to know if God exists. But it's a very difficult thing for me to believe.
I think my father is probably the best coach ever because, if we talk about numbers, he's got a lot and he's only had two players.
My goal in a couple of years is to try to build a successful fashion house like Armani or Versace. I want that more than anything.
To this day, I don't love my arms. People want more fit arms, but my arms are too fit. But I'm not complaining. They pay my bills.
My coach has said to me, "When you win a match or a tournament, you don't even think about it - the very next minute you're like".
I've always made some legendary comebacks since 1998 when it first started. So that's kind of just been my MO for my whole career.
I try not to have too many rituals because I believe that rituals don't help you win. I used to do rituals a lot and it was crazy.
I dont wear makeup on the court, but I always wear sunblock. I love getting done up and wearing makeup away from the court though!
When I'm back home, I try to do as little as possible because I want to take time with my family. That's the most important thing.