Quotes from Karolina Pliskova

To beat Serena, she's world No. 1, so it's always tough to beat someone like this. She's never giving up. Even if she's losing, not playing her best, it's always tough to beat girls like this.

When you get to a tournament, everybody wants to do well, especially against a seeded player.

Brisbane is my favourite tournament... I have great memories here and always like to start the year here.

I like Italian food.

I don't put myself under huge pressure because if I don't play well at one grand slam, I know there's another one just a couple of months away.

Almost every Grand Slam, I'm in second week, which is pretty positive for me.

I'm an introvert and phlegmatic, so I don't show my joy.

It's just special to have a twin sister on the Tour.

It's a plus to have a twin sister in the same tournaments.

Normally, my goal is to get past the first round, because that's the hardest.

Our dad used to take us fishing, and I still love it.

I know all the opponents are behind me, so I should win every match, which is tough.

If I serve good and play aggressive from the baseline, I can beat everyone.

The village where my father lives is, like, 300 people.

Obviously I need a coach, but it's not the main thing in my team. I can play good even without a coach.