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I've always stayed hungry.
I was always a late bloomer.
It's very important to be rested.
I'm not really focused on my ranking.
I think college tennis makes you tough.
I won't be turning into Novak anytime soon.
Davis Cup is a completely different animal.
Practicing hard doesn't guarantee you anything.
For me, I relish playing tournaments in America.
Tennis is not really a traditional Olympic sport.
I've played with Prince racquets my entire career.
My confidence sort of comes and goes very quickly.
I stopped eating airplane food; it's not that good.
My marriage and my career are my two top priorities.
Outdoor tennis plays into my strengths a little better.
Taking care of my body and my health is my full-time job.
I can't beat guys consistently playing like I'm 5-foot-10.
In the past, I've played where I only just rely on my serve.
For the most part I consider myself a mentally strong player.
You're going to lose points and gain points throughout the year.
I was always so big, it took me a long time to grow into my body.
My family and friends, they know that I'm a really good competitor.
Yeah, certainly you want to try to save your energy at a Grand Slam.
I want to be a top-10 player and I want to win a Grand Slam tournament.
That's the most fulfilling thing I've experienced ever, being a father.
My favorite tournament is the U.S. Open because the atmosphere is great.
What I most look forward to about traveling to MEMPHIS is the great food.
I try to bring a lot of water on the plane with me and eat a really good meal.
People seem to think when you lose a match it's because you are not working hard.
Our biggest events are the Grand Slams and are always going to be the Grand Slams.
When you're out on the court, you're fighting against yourself and it can be tough.
My expenses are largely a fixed, sunken cost, regardless of how much revenue I earn.
The best part about traveling for work is that it's better than sitting behind a desk!
A big upper body is not a great thing for tennis, and for me, flexibility is important.
Everything has gone pretty fluidly in my personal life, so I think that certainly helps.
Usually I'm traveling for tennis, so the most important thing for me is to not get jet lag.
It's just simple: just keep fighting and keep believing, try not to show weakness out there.
You cannot just play tournament after tournament like maybe I did when I was 23, 24 years old.
When I fly overseas, I usually fly business class. If not, my knees are going to be at my chin.
When I travel to a grand slam, I need to look for a place to stay for me, my family and my team.
Any time you get to come to New York and be near New York City, that is a very cool opportunity.
I always have to play very aggressive on the court. It's something that's easier said than done.
The good wins are still great, and you are on cloud nine when that happens, but the losses sting.
My coaches, trainer and agency have all helped make me the player and the business that I am today.
You know, Slams are tough. It's the most physical, in my opinion. You're playing three out of five.
The mental part of the game, being able to free up on the tennis court, is much easier said than done.
I had no idea I was going to be this tall. Had I known that, I honestly would have stuck to basketball.
The coaches that I have have done an incredible job with me, obviously the stuff we work on on the court.
There are a lot of things that go on between the lines of a tennis court, mentally, physically and whatnot.
I grew up in a nice neighborhood in Greensboro, N.C., which is not too big, but definitely not a small town.