Quotes About Tennis

I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.

The woman's tour is very tough for all of the players.

I just like being around people, especially nice people, and there are a lot of nice girls on tour.

Every time I am off the tennis tour, I go back home.

Maybe, one other match better; but if you look at the tournament as a whole, I played very high quality tennis for seven matches and raised my game when I needed to.

I must be the only player in the world who ever injured himself for a tournament by stepping on a shell on the beach. I don't know what I'm going to do.

If I'm not Top 10 or seeded every tournament, it really doesn't matter. I can beat anyone on a good day.

For us, the Grand Slams are very important. When the Grand Slams come, you're thinking, 'OK, this is the tournament.' To lose there is disappointing.

I don't want to retire before the tournament starts for me.

I once played amateur tournament tennis six months without double-faulting.

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

I want to be a top-10 player and I want to win a Grand Slam tournament.

My favorite tournament is the U.S. Open because the atmosphere is great.

A tournament pays me to show up because the fans want to see me and I move the needle at the box office? That's amazing. It's good for tennis, good for me and good for the event. If a sponsor wants to pay to put their company name on my shirt because they think I'm a strong ambassador for their brand? Heck yes.

As far as cities, one of my favorite stops every year is Rome I think it's super fun to play there, because the tournament is really cool and the fans are super engaged, but also you get to walk around going to dinner, and the history - it's truly one of the most amazing cities in the world. I love it.

It is never easy to play with Roger, Rafa and Novak in the middle of the tournament because they've had matches and are fresh.

I think when you can beat Novak Djokovic in the final of a Masters tournament, you are going to be OK.

I still get goose-bumps when I walk into the All England Lawn Tennis Club at the start of tournament and that will never change.

When I come to London, it is always quite relaxing for me in a way, not just because it is one of my favourite cities but because it comes immediately after the French Open, which for me is a very significant tournament with lots of pressure.

I think people expect me to be around at the end of a tournament.

I still remember playing my first Challenger tournament in Hong Kong in 1990, and the prize fund was $50,000.

Of course, I try to do my best every single week and every single tournament but I love playing on clay, so Roland Garros is my favorite Grand Slam.

I really appreciate everyone who cheers for me all around the world at every tournament.

I feel like I always win at least a round or two at every tournament. I don't go out in the first round too often.