I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.

I have a lot of respect for her. She was my favorite player growing up. That's why I started grunting; I wanted to be like Monica.

The day I'm not improving will be the day I hang up the racket.

Growing up, I'd just be at home, playing tennis, spending my allowance on an ice-cream truck.

I try to get in some extra carbohydrates and protein the night before and during my pre-match meal. I also eat about 200 calories right after to help rebuild my muscles.

You have to let fear go. Another lesson is you just have to believe in yourself; you just have to. There's no way around it. No matter how things are stacked against you, you just have to every time.