Quotes from Ashleigh Barty

When I can control the ball off the first shot after serve and return, especially with my forehand, that's when I'm in control most matches.

I just continue to work on what I want to work on, and I'm not rushing to achieve anything, really.

It would be awesome to play in my backyard.

We're always wanting to get better. I'm very much a perfectionist.

The support we get in Australia is phenomenal.

You love the competitive one-on-one aspect, where you look across the net, and you're trying to beat your opponent. You're doing everything you physically can to win on that day.

Any time you get to play a champion like Serena, it's amazing.

I don't think there's been that many indigenous players in Australia.

Any time you can go out and compete is better than getting on a practice court.

The most confronting thing you can do is talk about your feelings and open yourself up.

I think the only expectation is that I put on myself to do everything right and to put myself in a position to perform as best that I can.

I'm certainly not the tallest girl on the tour, so I know that I have to sort of try and match the girls in the way. I know, for me, it's trying to be super aggressive, especially off the first ball in the rally.

Obviously, it's nice when you're having success, but this isn't going to last forever. There are going to be rough times as well, but you've just got to ride those.

I have just gotten to know my body well enough now to know when I need a little bit of help.

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

I had never played a team sport when I was younger.

Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life.

You obviously have a different perspective on life when you're 20 compared to when you're 16.

I just think it's great in cricket to come into a team environment. It's the first time I've ever experienced it.

It's the best feeling ever: the adrenalin, the extra boost, the support you get from the very passionate Australian Open crowd is amazing.

I certainly fear no one, and I know I can go out there and match up with the world's best.

It's nice to know that whoever I walk out on court against, I feel comfortable.

It is tough when you're by yourself, and I think that's why team sport is so appealing.

One of the best sayings in tennis and sport is that pressure is a privilege.