I'm 56 years old. I like to get out on the court. I continue to try to play the best I can. Obviously, I'm nowhere near where I was when half this age. But I can still hit a pretty decent ball.
Outdoor tennis plays into my strengths a little better.
I played tennis when I was younger. I don't know if I could have been a professional, but I am still passionate about it.
I've had good results on clay during my junior years and I enjoy playing on clay to the opposite of what many media can say.
It was different when I was young, aged 20, playing the French Open. I didn't have so much experience. I just played tennis because I loved the game.
It is always something special to play Roger.
I don't think I'm one of those guys who won't pick up a racket for three years...I love hitting tennis balls.
I've been around tennis, and I have a feeling for the sport. I still play tennis, and I can still do a lot of harm to a lot of people.
I feel lucky to keep playing tennis, being healthy all those years, to compete in one of the most beautiful events of the year, without a doubt.
It is never too late to get into tennis! While I started playing at the age of 8 when my parents gave me a tennis racquet for Christmas, tennis is a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by people of almost any age. It's also something you never forget once you learn.
Whoever has played tennis knows the court is pretty big and you always have space to put the ball in.
I just wanted to play and play and play. When everyone left, I'd stay on the court and hit serves or play against the wall.
I'm really happy to be back on the court to play tennis, to really do what I love.
I started out with a tennis racquet. Later, during one of the breaks we got from tennis, I started playing football with my friends. I was only five years old.
I certainly had a lot of fun during my career playing tennis, doing the thing I wanted to do and to do it well.
It's always good to play tennis with a better player to bring out the best in you.
I'm glad that I can play the tennis that I always wish to play.
My parents wanted me and my siblings to practice some sports outside school. And since we lived next to a tennis club, we decided to play tennis. I didn't have an idol, so to speak, but I always enjoyed watching Pete Sampras and Alex Corretja.
I've played this game from 12-under to the over-70s. So when they say tennis is a game from the cradle to the grave, you truly have it right.
I love playing tennis. To me this is not a workout, but a fun extracurricular activity I do with friends so it doesn't feel like I'm working out.
I go out there because I love tennis and I love playing. To hold the trophy in the end, you know, it's amazing.
I played Chang here under the lights here. I think that was '91. Another good match. I've played a lot more good matches under the lights than I played bad. You tend to remember some of the bad ones unfortunately.
My role at the USTA allows me to fulfill my ambition to open up opportunities for people to play tennis that may not otherwise have a chance or an outlet to play.
