Ashleigh Barty

There are not a lot of people in the world that get to say they get to walk through the gates of Wimbledon and play on Centre Court. It's pretty phenomenal, and we're very lucky to live this life that we do. ”

Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life. ”

You obviously have a different perspective on life when you're 20 compared to when you're 16. ”

There are a lot of hours and a lot of sacrifices you have to make to achieve your dreams as a tennis player. ”

I was very fortunate to have a coach when I was young who taught me all the traditional shots and taught me a pretty traditional game style, in a way. ”

Obviously, it's nice when you're having success, but this isn't going to last forever. There are going to be rough times as well, but you've just got to ride those. ”

I feel like I put pressure on myself to perform well and to play well and to do well. That's what I expect of myself. It's not always going to happen, but I can certainly sort of put myself in the position where I can get the best out of myself. ”

I have just gotten to know my body well enough now to know when I need a little bit of help. ”

It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.' ”

My Indigenous heritage is something I hold close to my heart. ”