Katrina Adams

My parents have been unbelievable. Obviously, without them, I wouldn't be where I am.

I was the ultimate tomboy because my oldest brother used to always beat up on me and wrestle and make sure I was engaged in sports, because I was his excuse to be able to go hang out with his friends.

As a kid, I used to love going to the arcade. I used to tell my parents I was working on my hand-eye coordination. It was probably just a way to get more quarters from them.

I'm a competitor in everything that I do. I love to compete.

It is difficult for our youth to want to be active when PE is taken out of our schools.

Everything that I do is with a purpose and intent of wanting to make a difference.

Anything with the title 'Breaking The Barriers' means a lot to us, and to myself in particular, because if it wasn't for those who broke the barrier of color before me, I would not have the opportunity to live the life I'm leading right now.

Few players hit the swinging forehand volley as often, or as well, as Maria Sharapova.

I try to walk when I'm playing golf so I get some exercise in.

In college, you become truly independent; your discipline is honed. It has to be there for your studies. It helped make me who I am, and it increased my determination to be the best I could be.

There were so many people who were instrumental in helping me get better. They say it takes a village, and the tennis community has been my village. That's why I've always felt that I have a responsibility to give back.

I'm a visual learner, so with hand-eye coordination, I was a natural.