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“It is for sure a big part of the coach's job to make sure the tennis does not get neglected.”
“When you enter the gates of the All England Club, you can feel the history of tennis.”
“I think, for me, it has been important to remain 'Petra from Fulnek.'”
“Living out of a bag, in hotels, packing, unpacking, travelling, the hours of flying, sometimes the credit card doesn't work at the hotel, or the room isn't ready - I'm lucky to have a team around to help me.”
“During Wimbledon, I ate only rice and pineapple. My coach cooked for me. He made sweet rice.”
“My dream is to have a medal from the Olympic Games, and I will do my best to have it.”
“I think English is very important for tennis players. To be on the tour, it's much more easier if you speak English. So that's why I knew that I have to improve my English.”
“Maybe sometimes I don't look like that I'm really enjoying being on the court and playing tennis, but inside, I'm really enjoying it.”
“I think I was born with this aggressive game inside me.”
“A lot of athletes want to have a break, but they don't do it.”
“You can feel up, you can feel down, and you have to keep your emotions kind of somewhere to be focused on the next ball.”
“I was always a player who has ups and downs. I could play unbelievable, and I could lose to someone.”
“If I had to choose between a third Wimbledon title and the number one ranking, I would choose Wimbledon. The ranking just shows how you're doing in the year, so I think the Slams are first, and it shows in the number anyway.”
“I found out how I missed tennis through the period I didn't play. It was a difficult time to watch girls playing on the TV, me sitting on the sofa with the hand in a splint. I find out then how I love this sport.”
“Wimbledon feels like my second home.”
“I'm not really a person that needs to make a lot of money. The money is great for an easy life, but at the same time, it's not very important.”
“I'm glad that I can play the tennis that I always wish to play.”
“I think, of course, when you are coming somewhere, when you know you are playing good tennis, it always helps you.”
“There's things in the life that should be more important than just tennis.”
“I am a simple girl from a simple background, and I think fans have appreciated my authenticity. What you see is definitely what you get with me.”