Occupation: Tennis Player Birth: August 8, 1981
The more I lose, the more they believe they can beat me. But believing is not enough, you still have to beat me..
I had a nice dinner. I let the evening unfold, flow. I like to sit in a chair with a wine glass. When I woke up, I thought, 'Why didn't I go to bed a….
The problem is not the claycourt. The problem is, you know, rather something to do with the conditions on center court. Because I've played well on S….
My advice is you've got to make sure you wear the clothes and not [let] the clothes wear you. It's quite simple in a way. Don't wear something you to….
My game is a lot about footwork. If I move well, I play well..
I always had the dream that, once I became No 1 in the world, that if I had a child I hoped I would have it early enough so the child can see me play….
When they [court announcers] say, 'This is the world No. 2,' it just doesn't sound right to me because either I'm No. 1 or I'm a grand slam champion.….
I enjoyed the position I was in as a tennis player. I was to blame when I lost. I was to blame when I won. And I really like that, because I played s….
I think it's very hard for coaches to work with me. They'll no doubt have a good CV afterwards, but at the same time they're under a lot of pressure..
Once you reach a good level in tennis it fills you with a lot of motivation. I hope I can do it for a long time..
The one thing you can do for sure is push the luck on your side.
I'm as patient a father as I am on the tennis court. It takes a lot for me to get really upset, but sometimes kids can get you really cross if they r….
Every match I go into, I'm the huge favorite. I lose a set and it's, like, crazy..
My aim over the next few months is that I have a lot of points to defend in Miami and Hamburg, after that I can set my sights on No. 1..
I haven't had a cramp since '99. That was my only time, in Davis Cup, when I was panicky. I was young. I'm very proud of that. Never pulled out. Neve….
Seriously. I'm not playing to prove anything to journalists. I'm playing for myself, for my fans,to make people happy..
The nicer the point, the more -- the better I feel, the more excited I get. But I never play that my opponent looks stupid. I think that is wrong. I ….
Clearly, when you win everything, it's fun. That doesn't necessarily mean you love the game more..
Previously I always thought it was just tactical and technique, but every match has become almost mental and physical - I try to push myself to move ….
What I think I've been able to do well over the years is play with pain, play with problems, play in all sorts of conditions..
Being a husband is for me as big a priority as being a father..