Ashleigh Barty

You never approach any prof or semi-professional sport as a hit and giggle. ”

I think women's tennis is so open. Anyone in the top 30 can do damage in the big tournaments. ”

There's no need to look too far into the future or the past. Enjoy the moment. ”

That's the ultimate goal - to try to go deep into the Australian Open and deep into the other slams throughout the year. ”

It's a lot easier when you're winning. ”

It is tough when you're by yourself, and I think that's why team sport is so appealing. ”

I had never played a team sport when I was younger. ”

It's a bit different when you're 16 as to when you're 20. You're a little bit more developed and mature in your body. ”

I went from not being known anywhere in the world to winning junior Wimbledon and six months later playing the Australian Open. I was a victim of my own success, really. ”

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well. ”