It's so difficult to find time besides the tennis..

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

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

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

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..

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 ….

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

I never look back, I look forward..

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

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

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..

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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….