Tennis has always been a big challenge to me and to be able to play that kind of tennis - well, only tennis can produce these feelings for me..

I never hanker after the past - I prefer to devote myself to new tasks..

My big dream was to work as a photographer for 'National Geographic.'.

You can have a certain arrogance, and I think that's fine, but what you should never lose is the respect for the others..

I suppose it's amazing how quick life goes by when you have children..

I am a person who sticks to her word..

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..

Age, what is it? It's not a figure that has ever meant anything to me..

I think it takes people to get to know you and the recognition comes over time..

I don't ever look back. I look forward..

I never look back, I look forward..

Sometimes I wish I could have been a bit more relaxed, but then I wouldn't have been the same player..

If you go to a big city anywhere in the world and you need a doctor, just ask me. I can tell you who's good and who's bad. I've even considered writi….

It doesn't hurt to lose my crown, it hurts to lose..

I don't like the word 'businesswoman.' Perhaps 'committed mother' would be the best description..

As long as I can focus on enjoying what I'm doing, having fun, I know I'll play well..

When you lose a couple of times, it makes you realize how difficult it is to win..

If you watch Rafael Nadal play tennis, you can only respond with amazement and great admiration. He is an incredible athlete with so much discipline,….

You can't measure success if you have never failed. My father has taught me that if you really do want to reach your goals, you can't spend any time ….

There is no relief at it being over. There is the joy of winning it..

You cannot compare your athletic achievement to the importance of children and giving them a safe environment in which to grow up and enjoy life..