If I win, it's a bonus. If I lose, the sun still comes up the next day, and it's all good.
Ashleigh Barty
My Indigenous heritage is something I hold close to my heart.
There's no need to look too far into the future or the past. Enjoy the moment.
The cricket team has been great. There's never a lonesome moment. If you are struggling, there are 10 girls who can help you out and get you through the tough times. We can enjoy the ups and downs together.
You always learn a lot more when you lose.
Obviously, it's nice when you're having success, but this isn't going to last forever. There are going to be rough times as well, but you've just got to ride those.
Every single match, win, lose or draw, there's something that we can improve on, and it's about us addressing that straight after the match.
My heritage is really important to me. I've always had that olive complexion and the squished nose, and I just think it's important to do the best I can to be a good role model.
It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.'
I think you have to go out believing you can win the match; otherwise, there's no point walking out on the court, really.
I want to prove I'm a top-15 player, possibly top 10.
Cricket is semi-pro for women in Australia, but the girls work damn hard, and it's credit to them to try and grow the sport.
When I'm relaxed, I play my best tennis.
You've just got to believe in and trust everyone in your team, and no doubt they will, too.
It's a bit different when you're 16 as to when you're 20. You're a little bit more developed and mature in your body.
I had never played a team sport when I was younger.
It's nice to know that whoever I walk out on court against, I feel comfortable.
When I can control the ball off the first shot after serve and return, especially with my forehand, that's when I'm in control most matches.
I love the sport of tennis, but I sort of got a little bit away from what I really wanted to do. It became robotic for me, and that's not what I wanted. It's such an amazing sport, and I just really wanted to enjoy it, and I lost that enjoyment and that passion.
I feel like I put pressure on myself to perform well and to play well and to do well. That's what I expect of myself. It's not always going to happen, but I can certainly sort of put myself in the position where I can get the best out of myself.
I'm driven to win every single match.
There are a lot of hours and a lot of sacrifices you have to make to achieve your dreams as a tennis player.
I was very fortunate to have a coach when I was young who taught me all the traditional shots and taught me a pretty traditional game style, in a way.
Any time you enter a tournament before a slam, there's always the possibility you'll be arriving late. It's a very good problem to have.
I think everyone needs to take a few breaks.
We're always wanting to get better. I'm very much a perfectionist.
It's the best feeling ever: the adrenalin, the extra boost, the support you get from the very passionate Australian Open crowd is amazing.
Cricket and tennis are very different skill sets, but I've played tennis all my life, so it's a lot easier coming back than learning how to face a cricket ball for the first time.
The most confronting thing you can do is talk about your feelings and open yourself up.
Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life.
I have just gotten to know my body well enough now to know when I need a little bit of help.
There is nothing else can get you ready for matches than matches.
Any time you get to play a champion like Serena, it's amazing.
I don't think there's been that many indigenous players in Australia.
It's a lot easier when you're winning.
That top 100 is a big barrier that every tennis player strives to break into.
I would like to not lose the first set all the time and not get hit off the court.
I just continue to work on what I want to work on, and I'm not rushing to achieve anything, really.
The more balls that I hit, it's going to get better and better. Once I get a bit more confidence in my ball striking, that's when we can get down to the nitty gritty parts of the game.
I went from not being known anywhere in the world to winning junior Wimbledon and six months later playing the Australian Open. I was a victim of my own success, really.
I just think it's great in cricket to come into a team environment. It's the first time I've ever experienced it.
I feel comfortable on and off the court, happy in my own skin, just really comfortable with the way I'm playing my tennis.
One of the best sayings in tennis and sport is that pressure is a privilege.
Australians are hungry for sport. They love it. They're addicted to it.
There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.
Any time you can go out and compete is better than getting on a practice court.
I certainly fear no one, and I know I can go out there and match up with the world's best.
I think the only expectation is that I put on myself to do everything right and to put myself in a position to perform as best that I can.
The support we get in Australia is phenomenal.
It would be awesome to play in my backyard.
