Quotes from Simona Halep

Of course I cannot win all the matches, but just to play my game.

My problem is that I'm negative - I come from Romania. Romanians are a little bit negative in thinking. Everyone knows that. That's normal here.

I love Paris, just to stay there and visit. Maybe I'll live there one day.

I feel that everything I dreamed of became reality. I feel like nothing is on my shoulders any more.

I am showing my emotions sometimes, and I can't help it. That's the way I am.

It's great, and it's nice to have that feeling when you go home, all the people are supporting you. Of course, there are some people that are talking bad things, but it's normal, and I take them like positives, because not all the people can like me, so it's OK.

I don't have big muscles. I'm not tall. I have power inside. I fight.

In my opinion, it's better to be alone out there, having to decide on your tactics during the matches. I would prefer it if it was just me and my opponent having to solve the problems out there on the court.

When I was young, I knew that I would be a short girl, not very tall.

It's not easy to serve, because I'm not that tall, but I'm trying to be more consistent and to deliver heavier serves.

I'm not tall.

I give myself little presents all the time. But I don't do extravagant things.

I love the game, and I do not feel that I have sacrificed anything. On the contrary, I feel privileged to do something that I love.

Every time I lose a final, I am disappointed.

I'm trying not to focus on the height of my opponent, just to play my tennis and to open the angles because it's the most important.

It's nice I inspire the kids. tThat's the most important thing, and more people are now playing tennis, even for fun. That's great.

I play tennis because I like it.

I received a lot from tennis, so it's good to help others because it's very difficult. Many talented kids get lost because they don't have the money. Tennis is an expensive sport in Romania.

My psychologist told me I have to control my emotions and be more positive. She's taught me to stop the negative thoughts during the matches with some exercises. That's helped me make an improvement.

If I win, it's nice. But even if I don't win, I will keep smiling.

I feel thankful for everything I achieved.

I finished three years ranked No. 1, so the ranking doesn't matter anymore.

It's really tough when you have back injury because you cannot bend; you cannot react at the balls.

I'm pretty realistic. I cannot wish to be Chris Evert or Martina Navratilova because they won, like, a hundred Grand Slams.