I remember Agassi playing Federer in Basel, Switzerland in 1998, and Andre was already saying at that time that Federer would be tough. Usually at the time players are 17, you can see if they will be great.
I think tennis was just in my genes.
I'm a decent tennis player. Good backhand.
I obviously wasn't a normal tennis story.
He [Roger Federer] is the greatest natural talent in tennis I've ever seen. I love to watch the guy play, he's an awesome talent
There haven't been that many players, both men and women, from South Africa breaking through on the pro level. It's not easy because you have to really start playing tennis at a young age and be exposed to the right competitions and other players from around the world.
Safin, in his way, is very talented. It is a joy to watch them play; it is tennis of a very high quality.
You see Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Nadal, Pete Sampras - they were all great when they were young. As a coach, you can see that type of talent at an early age.
You don't just have to be skilled and talented at tennis, but you have to be so physically strong.
I'm a useless guitar-player. When I put myself in a band I immediately became its weakest part. I was like my forehand volley at tennis.
If you see a tennis player who looks as if he is working hard, that means he isn't very good.
It's true I always try to be as seductive as possible but I wouldn't be here if I couldn't play tennis.
