Everything has gone pretty fluidly in my personal life, so I think that certainly helps.
I try to bring a lot of water on the plane with me and eat a really good meal.
There are a lot of things that go on between the lines of a tennis court, mentally, physically and whatnot.
The best part about traveling for work is that it's better than sitting behind a desk!
I always have to play very aggressive on the court. It's something that's easier said than done.
There's a lot of times I'll just play too passive and since I'm not going to play defense as well as most guys can, I can't get away with passive play.
Nothing against the Olympics. I played in 2012 and it was an incredible experience. It's different for tennis players than for swimmers and track and field athletes. That's the pinnacle of their sport and not so much the pinnacle of tennis.
For the most part I consider myself a mentally strong player.
A lot of times when I'm confident and relaxed on the court, I'm going to be a pretty tough out. But when I'm not so confident and not so relaxed, I tense up and my balls fall short and everything. It just sort of unravels.
I didn't know I could even be a professional tennis player, honestly. All this is actually very, very unexpected.
My coaches, trainer and agency have all helped make me the player and the business that I am today.
I think the more matches that I play, the better shape I'm going to get in. That's the best type of fitness you can do.
Everyone wants to start the year off well.
You can't not love it here in Paris. It's amazing.
It is very hard to stay up there in the Top 20.
Any time you get to come to New York and be near New York City, that is a very cool opportunity.
I've always stayed hungry.
Tennis is a funny sport.
When you're out on the court, you're fighting against yourself and it can be tough.
I grew up in a nice neighborhood in Greensboro, N.C., which is not too big, but definitely not a small town.
