Quotes from Petra Kvitova

You always have best memories when you win a title somewhere.

I'm really trying to be relaxed on my days off.

It's very challenging to get the right balance between relaxing and working.

When I was a baby, I was on a tennis court every day with my mom and with my brothers, so I would pick up the balls for them when they'd play, and then sometimes I'd play with them, but not very often.

I think English is very important for tennis players. To be on the tour, it's much more easier if you speak English. So that's why I knew that I have to improve my English.

There is always a lot of work going on behind the scenes at a tournament, and that's even more true at the WTA Finals, where we have many activities during the day, and you really have to set everything up.

The Connecticut Open is one of my favorite events in the summer, so it feels great to have it confirmed on my calendar. I have a special relationship with the tournament and always feel such strong support when I'm on the court there.

To win a Grand Slam, you have to win seven matches in a row, and it's very different physically and mentally from other tournaments.

In my attempt to defend myself, I was badly injured on my left hand. I am shaken but fortunate to be alive.

One thing I always do is listen to my iPod. I listen to whatever is kind of new on the radio, I am always downloading stuff.

Living out of a bag, in hotels, packing, unpacking, travelling, the hours of flying, sometimes the credit card doesn't work at the hotel, or the room isn't ready - I'm lucky to have a team around to help me.

I spend a lot of my time packing. It's a routine, and I know what I need, but I still like to make a list beforehand and usually pack in the afternoon, as I prefer to rest the evening before travelling.

I spent 10 days on the beach and slept pretty much all day, every day. It was the perfect place to have a rest.

I don't do any exercises when flying but use compression socks and spend as much time as possible lying down. I try not to eat much - I'm not a fan of airplane food; everything is just so weird.

I love to play finals. I love to play on the big stadium.

I was always a player who has ups and downs. I could play unbelievable, and I could lose to someone.

My dream is to have a medal from the Olympic Games, and I will do my best to have it.

It means a lot; I always love to represent my country, and it's an honor to be part of the Olympics and be with other athletes.

I think she's going to be better and better if she works hard.

I still like sweets and sometimes treat myself but not often. I try to keep an eye on it, but it's not like I'm desperate to go and eat a whole chocolate cake! I do like a bit of vanilla ice cream, though.

I think I was born with this aggressive game inside me.

I am a simple girl from a simple background, and I think fans have appreciated my authenticity. What you see is definitely what you get with me.

I like to watch movies - I just saw the documentary about Amy Winehouse, which was very good and emotional.

Now I don't have a coach; I'm just by myself. I'm enjoying this change, and I hope it will help my game.