If someone asks me a question that says they appreciate what I do and that's nice. And I know what it was like when I was a kid to want to interact with a top player.
Sometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead.
My life off the court has changed. I'm feeling good inside so I guess it shows on the outside too
I definitely need clarity.
I like to go on the court and have a little bit of information about my opponent.
It's been interesting. I went through a period where a lot of people would recognize me and then when I had injures and my ranking dropped not as many people did.
Winning a Grand Slam changes everything. There is so much off-court stuff to deal with. And there are expectations of keeping it going that make it tough
I'm healthy now. I probably wouldn't say I'm at my best fitness level and I haven't played that much lately but I'm healthy and that's all that matters.
The main thing is just really to play my game... and while you are playing the match as it goes along you kind of figure things out.
Its super to play with Martina and she has huge amounts of talent. We have a lot of fun.
I didnt want my opponent to know there was anything wrong with me.
Now it seems like a lot more people recognize me.