It's painful to see that happen. But that's business. We had a contract to provide a good playing surface and we'll do that.

The grass in a stadium is like the stage in a theatre.

We're pretty happy with the way things are going, despite losing 14 days because of the long, cold winter. We would have liked a bit more sun and warmer temperatures, but the grass is now beginning to grow and will be ready on time.

The fundamentals of your business are like free throws: emphasize and practice them to perfection.

We share the USTA's vision to promote and expand the game of tennis. I have been playing the game since I was 6 years old with my dad and five brothers, so I know firsthand how it teaches life lessons: integrity, dedication, and competitiveness.

Our goal is to set the gold standard when it comes to compliance.