I was playing basketball at Lifetime Fitness every day for two hours. Like, I played an hour of basketball before I played David Ferrer in the semi-final.
For me, it's an easy way to make money. I'm just hitting a ball over a net. Of course, I've grown up with it. It's a part of me. It's all I really know how to do.
Just being away from home was the toughest bit. Battling injuries, going to tournaments, and not even playing was tough, but they're not really big problems.
I was away from home for five and a half months. I don't ever want to do that again.
I feel like the off-season, for me, is not about getting on court and trying to improve or get better. I want to completely step away from the game and, like, really just enjoy my time at home.
I love just being in Canberra and being with my family, being with my friends.
Hiring a trainer has been a massive help for me.
I feel like I'm one of the best players in the world tactically.
I love to go out and have fun, but I'm not all about partying, so that's a perfect place for me to get away from tennis with my friends. I think Canberra is the best place in the world.
I am very family-orientated.
I think at times I get treated a bit unfairly, but then so do other athletes in Australia, and I feel like things can change.
I've always wanted to play Davis Cup. I love Davis Cup.
I like shoes that, no matter where I am, if I see a basketball or tennis court, I can tie them up and play.
I'm on League Pass watching the NBA, I love seeing what the players are wearing to the games; it gives you a hint as to what they're about off the court and their personality.
I like the uniqueness and creativity you can have on a basketball court; there's always a different way to score. Obviously, you have teammates, so it's easier to draw up plays, and tennis, you have your patterns and where you should hit based on percentage.
I think more of my tennis is more to do with the mental side of things rather than technique or, you know, tactics or anything like that.
I wouldn't say I'm satisfied with my career.
I don't have a coach. I haven't had a coach for, like, years.
The thing about tennis life is that it's the same thing every day. You train. You come back to the hotel. You get treatment. You eat. You sleep. You get up.
The person I am on the court is not who I am off the court.
