When I met Jay-Z and Beyonce I was in awe, stuttering like crazy. This guy grew up in the projects and he and Beyonce are a billionaire couple. The empires they've built, affecting so many lives, is unbelievable.
He's an absolute icon. Everything he brings, how he carries himself. Never having trouble with the media, never done anything wrong. He's a superstar for a reason. He's LeBron James for a reason.
I don't let it get to my head because there have been plenty of good juniors that haven't made it to the big stage.
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.
It's good to bring a different feel to tennis, and that's what I feel like I bring. I bring a different feel, a different swagger to tennis. I'm very easygoing, and very nonchalant, it looks like, when I'm out there - I've got a little strut, and I like that.
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.
Some days, obviously, I am like 'Today is not the day,' but you got to push through, especially when my aspirations are to be pro, you can't have any bad days.
I'm a pretty good problem solver.
This is what I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to be a professional tennis player.
I had a lot of Pokemon Pikachu t-shirts on court and hand-me-downs from other kids.
I want to take initiative; I know my game and I know what I need to do to win.
You can't forget your roots.
The U.S. Open is so special, and I'm not even saying that as an American. I just can't envision a better atmosphere.
People outside of tennis, all the famous actors and everyone, knows Wimbledon.
As far as myself, I want to see myself hold a Grand Slam, be at the top of the game.
Obviously, maturity helps, knowing that you definitely have to make every day a good day. If not, somebody else is out there putting in the work.
I obviously wasn't a normal tennis story.
How many years have I been watching the U.S. Open? Since I was a little kid.
I always dreamed of being on center court, playing the best in the world.
I've been playing against really good guys. Put myself in positions to win. Eventually I'll win more than I lose these.
