Is it intimidating to step onto the court with players who have reputations for being very good?
All players at this level are good so you know you are in for a battle either way.
What’s the secret to beating that person?
Depends on the player but mainly focus on playing my own game.
Which players do you most look forward to playing against?
I’ve enjoyed playing against Tim (Henman) because I watched him play at Wimbledon when I was younger.
What makes your coach, Brad Gilbert, unique?
Brad has a lot of experience first as a player and then as a coach. He’s coached Agassi and Roddick to Grand Slam success and world number one rankings.
What’s been the greatest moment of your career so far?
Winning San Jose and beating Roddick and Hewitt back to back at the age of 18 was quite a moment.
What did you do directly after the match?
After beating Roddick in Wimbledon there was a lot of press to do, got a massage, then had to immediately start preparing mentally for the next match.
How do you get other people to believe and support you?
I don’t do anything in particular. Fans can choose who they want to support and it’s nice when they support you.
Do you watch tennis on TV ever or do you get enough of it everyday in real life?
Yes, I watch when it’s on. It is my profession, after all.
What’s your work out/training routine like? More weight training or cardio-based exercises?
I’m still growing so it’s not ideal to be doing a lot of weight training yet.
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