I love to play big matches. I think it's that that keeps the fire in me, keeps me on alert.

I think I know how to try to play the best, and to play the best sometime is to improve.

I used to have a poster of Arthur Ashe in my room. To play in his stadium is fabulous. It has a special meaning for me. I do feel the connection.

I think it is never easy to play a quarterfinal against a French guy, you know.

Sometime haters would say or misunderstand how lucky I am to doing what I'm doing, to be healthy and play my sport and passion.

I love London and Wimbledon but the problem is that I'm not very good on grass, that was the hardest in the juniors for me, but the 02 should be fine as it's on hard court.

I have always known about the quality of Asics products, so when they approached me, I was really receptive. They explained what they would like to do with me, both in terms of design and marketing activities around the world. They came with a long-term approach, which is very rare in this industry, which appealed to me a great deal.

When I dive for a ball I'm not diving because it looks spectacular - I'm trying win the point. When I jump it's because it's easy for me to jump. I'm not being cocky but because I can jump higher than other people it looks more spectacular. Other players smash but I go higher so it looks different.

I'm way more serious than I look.

Football is definitely present in the tennis world. Given the mix of nationalities that exists in the changing rooms, there's inevitably a bit of a rivalry between the players, especially in terms of the UEFA Champions League or competitions in which national teams compete.

Asics has a machine that measures every single angle of my feet. With this information they made customized shoes for me and I have felt great the minute I put them on.

I'm a believer but to reach the top I have to believe more, endure more. When I do two hours of practice, I need to add 30 minutes more. I need to feel something inside to go further.

Some people will say about me, 'If he was more serious he would play much better tennis.' But I would be different. Maybe I would not have my instincts right. And if I'm too crazy, it's not good either. So the balance is never easy to find. I am as I am.

In juniors, you travel with about 12 other players and you all go to the same tournaments and practise together so it's like being with your friends.

Having someone to drive me was good for me.

I create music; I create painting; I create whatever I want to create. I create, what you say, clothes. I create, I don't know, dance move. I create anything.

Football will always be part of my life. I've taken an interest in it since I was a young boy; my father played, as did I, and I never miss the chance to organise a little match with my friends when my schedule permits it. I also follow the results of the major European leagues quite closely.

I am strong, the crowd makes me even stronger when they are on fire, I love to be with them, they give me focus so I just relax and play.

For me, it is easy, I love sport. Tennis is something I enjoy. I love playing tennis. For me, working out is pure pleasure, every day if I could play tennis, I would love it. I have been doing this since I was 2 1/2-years-old, it is quite easy.

When the guy is too good - you know, playing clean and you're playing very bad, I mean not that good - you need to change.

I really hope to do something in the watch industry.

When I say that I want to win Roland-Garros, it's hard because I have practically as many chances of winning at EuroMillions. You have to beat Rafa who has never really lost at Roland Garros and whom I have never beaten on clay.

I create because I don't want to lose, and the ball is dead only on the second bounce.

I'm happy. I'm always with a smile.