I've had many a player tell me all through high school and right up until signing day that they were coming to Alabama, then they signed with somebody else.

Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit until you reach it. Never quit.

Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second.

The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.

I would suggest maintaining a life and a career outside the Industry. This is a fickle business and a lousy one to make a steady living in, so it's important to have a good family, friends, job and education to fall back on.

Sometimes I think the easiest way to introduce what goes into managing the expenses of a tennis career is to take a look at another pro sport and notice some of the differences.

Coming back to Delhi is always special. This is the place I'd started my journey from and became independent. Be it my career or my education, I learnt everything about life from this city, and it has made me who I am today.

I did a lot of musicals when I first started my career, so I can carry a tune well.