Mary Pierce

“You have to be tough mentally. You have to be strong mentally to be a top player.”

“I'm just so happy to be here. I'm just so blessed.”

“I'm a fighter. I never give up.”

“I'm just trying to stay focused and take it one match at a time.”

“Tennis is a very mental game.”

“The main thing is to be happy. If you're not happy, you're not going to be able to play well.”

“I love the sport. I love the competition. I love the travel. I love everything about it.”

“When you're a competitor, you want to win. That's what you do. It's not a switch you can turn on and off.”

“My faith is very important to me. It gives me strength and a peace that I didn't have before.”

“To win a Grand Slam on home soil is something I will never forget.”

“It's just a great feeling to be on the court and to be able to do what I love.”

“Every match is a new match, and you've got to be ready for it.”

“I just try to play my game and whatever happens, happens.”

“I've had a lot of injuries, but I've always come back.”

“I had to learn to take control of my own life.”