I always ask for the exit row when flying. Airlines are pretty accommodating and most of the time I'll get it.
I try not to eat too much, but I always get hungry before a match. I make sure I have enough fuel in my body. I'll eat pasta and a little bit of protein usually. I'm pretty much eating a full meal.
I think college tennis makes you tough.
I was playing 60, 70 matches a year in college. In the pros, unless you're winning, you're not playing that many.
You know, Slams are tough. It's the most physical, in my opinion. You're playing three out of five.
My confidence sort of comes and goes very quickly.
I stopped eating airplane food; it's not that good.
People think when you're struggling and not winning matches it's because you're not working hard. That's the biggest misnomer in tennis.
I was always so big, it took me a long time to grow into my body.
I always knew that my best tennis was going to be in my late 20s.
I almost went with basketball over tennis.
I can't beat guys consistently playing like I'm 5-foot-10.
People seem to think when you lose a match it's because you are not working hard.
I've sort of always pulled for the heels, like the bad guys. So I think if I were a pro wrestler, first I'd need to bulk up, and second I'll need to get sort of a bad-boy persona.
Playing four years of college, when you're playing for someone other than yourself, I think it makes it a lot more fun.
That would be a huge honor, if I ever were to become the No. 1 American. It's something that I've always wanted to, you know, achieve that. For me, if were to happen, it'd be great. I'd try to hold onto that spot as long as possible, but I know there'd be a lot of people nipping at my heels to try to get to that No. 1 spot.
My family and friends, they know that I'm a really good competitor.
When I travel to a grand slam, I need to look for a place to stay for me, my family and my team.
I try not to make a habit of spending the whole year losing in the first rounds of events, but tennis is one of those sports where nothing is guaranteed.
Taking care of my body and my health is my full-time job.
