It was very hard for me to practice and enjoy my tennis, and I didn't know the why, so I worked with psychologists to try and see what was happening. They pushed me really hard.

I was a very shy and introverted person, and it was hard for me to talk to people and make relationships.

I never thought tennis was going to give me so much satisfaction.

Tennis has had a very positive impact on my life.

The majority of my life has revolved around my tennis, so it is a very special honor to be elected ... especially when you look at all the great names of champions that have been elected over the years.

For me retiring wasn't hard once I knew that that was the decision I was going to make.