I’ve felt like an artist in a couple of tennis matches. The court felt like a stage, and the opponent was more of a puppet. My job was to try different things and see where I could get the appropriate reaction.

Every time I step onto a tennis court is a good day, but sometimes, when you have so many good days, you lose the magic. This mindset is the danger zone because you lose the spark when you begin to take the things you love for granted.

I have begun making writing a tradition around my birthday. As I get older, I look at this time as a moment to reflect on life, where I am, and where I want to go. 

When in doubt, think like a kid because a kid doesn't think about all the reasons why not. A kid just does, falls on his face, and gets back up with a little more balance.

Tennis is a messed-up game because it really is all about the mind. Sure, you need to know how to hit the ball and be in shape, but after that, it's all about the neurons in your brain. 

Life isn't all about results, and when you reflect on good memories, they're rarely an outcome you go back to. It's usually some funny, useless thing that happened at a truck stop along the highway.