Monica Seles Quotes

All I can control is what I do when I step on the floor.

I cannot control what goes on in another lane and this is how I focus on the Games. There is no point in being nervous of other swimmers. It's just about focusing on yourself and what you need to do in order to perform at your best.

But if I played well and prepared myself properly, then all I had to do was control myself and put myself in a position to win.

I can only control what I do when I go compete.

I just focus and concern myself with playing as I can.

I don't think you ever will yourself to win. I think you prepare yourself the best you can, get yourself in the best mindset you can get in, and go after it.

I used to think that if someone gained their weight back, it was my fault, but all I can do is be God's motivator and try to instill the motivation in others so they do it themselves.

In competition, when I start performance I try not to think about all the pressure from the fans. But, I got a lot of energy from them always. They make me more perfect.

I don't worry about what my opponent is doing.

I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work.

The only thing I want to think about the moments before a race is competing. I don't want the little things to distract me.

A lot of people didn't think I would be here. But I put myself in great positions and I always had the mentality that what is meant for me is meant for me. The only person that can stop you is yourself.

When you get 10-15 minutes, you can't be sad or angry with the coach. You just have to play your game and do your best. That is in my mind always.

I just try to control what I can control.

Some days you don't always have the energy, but as a player, you have to tell yourself when it's time to pick it up.

We try not to worry about our opponent. We try to worry about ourselves.

I just focus on what I can control, and that's how hard I play and my attitude.

Every day before the game, I know what I want to do. The days I feel off, it's knowing what it is I want to do and getting it back.

No talking has ever gotten me out of my game. The things that have gotten me out of my game in the past have definitely not been talking.

I just have to bring the energy and play my game.

I feel confident of being No. 1, but I know I can't let myself play a few bad games.

The only thing I can control is winning on the basketball court.

If a footballer goes on the pitch with the right mentality, he will perform well.

In all kinds of sports, you have to get the confidence going within before you can start proving people wrong or right.

I only focus on what I can do.