Frances Tiafoe

“You can't forget your roots.”

“I obviously wasn't a normal tennis story.”

“As far as myself, I want to see myself hold a Grand Slam, be at the top of the game.”

“If you stop working hard, that's when things get to your head.”

“This is what I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to be a professional tennis player.”

“Love the people that want to support you, love the people who are there for you, because you definitely earned that right.”

“Being the number one seed, you're thinking you don't want to lose in the second round.”

“I was born into a poor family but my family's good. I'm good and I'm going to do something great.”

“I know in the back of my head I have a Grand Slam win, which definitely takes a lot off of me, a big load off.”

“My mom actively did not want me to play professionally.”

“Obviously, Jay Z definitely got my attention. I thought it was pretty cool that he wanted me on the team.”

“There's no reason trying to fit in: Just be you. That was the biggest thing for me, just being me, and finding what works for me.”

“I'm really trying to understand my game.”

“I'm very thankful for what I have. I don't want to let anyone down.”

“I know it's a cliche to say, 'There isn't anything you can't do if you believe,' but that's something I subscribe to, even if it's corny.”

“I had a lot of Pokemon Pikachu t-shirts on court and hand-me-downs from other kids.”

“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 want to really change people's lives with what I do for a living.”

“I've had signs I can play at the highest level.”

“I'm trying to... stay humble and keep doing what I do.”