The journey has definitely not been easy, but all the sacrifice has paid off very well in terms of my performance on-court.

I've spent so much of my life travelling alone, so I keep things to myself.

As an athlete, success is not just about winning; it is about working hard and giving it all you have. I have always taken one match at a time and worked hard; when I succeeded, I worked further on the aspects of the game which worked for me; when I failed, I listed out my weaknesses and worked on them.

My wife, a schoolteacher, very disciplined. If you think I'm tough, trust me, and wait till you see when the children are on the naughty step. It's hilarious. So we decided that I'm going to work like a donkey and provide amazing support for the family.

I'm in three bands, and I love to produce records of other bands, and I have a family that I love. I wanted to be everything for everybody and do all of that... I think I just really beat myself up until I got really sick and needed surgery, because it was physically manifesting itself.

It's important to make your social life and your friends and family - make that a priority.

My sister-in-law, my mother, grandmother, and the entire family have been the biggest support for me.