Caroline Wozniacki, Beatrice Capra, Jelena Jankovic, Francesca Schiavone, and Maria Sharapova are just a few of the players who have offered up spicy gems of wit and wisdom.
“Not yet, but maybe I should.”
USA hopeful Beatrice Capra on whether she has anything inscribed on her tennis shoes.
“I don’t know. Maybe you should, you know, sit Roger next to me and we can have that discussion.”
Kim Clijsters when questioned about the difference between being a married male or married female tennis player.
“Why do we need to remember that one?”
Maria Sharapova about whether she had any memories from her loss last year to Melanie Oudin.
“I don’t know. Was I playing at that time? I don’t know. When did I become pro?”
Jelena Jankovic when questioned if she remembered Mirjana Lucic at Wimbledon in 1999.
“My dad would teach us that shot, but Serena and I weren’t really keen on learning it. So I think it’s something you kind of want to learn as a kid, and you keep trying it and trying it.We’d do it a little bit, and he could do it, but I guess we didn’t see the value. I guess there is value in it now.”
Venus Williams on whether she can hit a “tweener” shot like Roger Federer.
“5’6″. At least that’s what the doctor told me. But people tell me that I only look 5’5″ and a half. I’m going with 5’6″.”
Melanie Oudin when asked about her height.
“Requested to get a microwave to my room..Funny request I know. But just made my own oatmeal.”
Caroline Wozniacki explaining on Twitter her hotel service request.
“I attract them because I’m beautiful. No, you have to ask to them why they come to watch me, but I’m really happy. And today when I see the stadium not full but with many people, I was really, really happy.”
Francesca Schiavone about why people are attracted to her game.
“I have respect for her, but I hope I will be home.”
Svetlana Kuznetsova about if she wants to be like Kimiko Date Krumm and playing tennis at forty.
“Can I please talk about myself? We go to ATP tennis, San Diego house. Guys, I’m tired. I just played a three hour match.”
Jelena Jankovic after getting asked random questions about her new home, men’s tennis, and more.
“I never got my invitation. Maybe they don’t have my address. No, I think our schedules are too busy for everyone to get together.”
Maria Sharapova when asked if Phil Knight of Nike had ever organized a dinner party with her and Michael Jordan.
Francy has the GOAT quote :P
Beatrice Capra about Maria Sharapova: “After the match, when we shook hands, she was really nice. She said, ‘Great tournament. Keep up the hard work.’ I think she’s a really nice person.”