To lose two tournaments in a row 6‑0 6‑1, 6‑0 6‑0, it's really to scratch the head and to think what the hell am I doing?       Dinara Safina admits she is struggling to find the answer to her problems after being thrashed by Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open Jan 18, 2011

     I feel like I've been the elder statesman ever since Andre retired, in all honesty      Andy Roddick believes he is the veteran of American tennis Jan 17, 2011

     Snooker is really tough; my maximum break is two reds and one colour.      Karol Beck, Andy Murray's first-round opponent at the Australian Open, isn't a master of the baize Jan 17, 2011

     I managed to beat my parents by the time I was nine and my brother a year later. I remember him breaking his racket after that and he never really played tennis again!      World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki reveals how she nipped a potentially promising tennis career in the bud when beating her older brother at the age of 10. Jan 14, 2011

     Off the court it doesn't mean that we can't have dinner or play golf.      Novak Djokovic insists his rivalry with Andy Murray does not get in the way of their friendship Jan 11, 2011

     It's a long road to be in the Top 10 again, but I'm ready to try.      Juan Martin del Potro is fit and raring to go, having spent most of the 2010 season out with a wrist injury Jan 10, 2011

     Next year in the finals, it will not be a haircut. Next year we'll pierce something, or maybe a tattoo.      The Serbia players shaved their heads after their Davis Cup victory, and Janko Tipsarevic was already thinking ahead to their next stunt Dec 6, 2010

     He gave me a lot of money.      Serbian Davis Cup captain Bogdan Obradovic explains why he chose Janko Tipsarevic to play singles over Viktor Troicki Dec 2, 2010

     I like Meatloaf. Bat out of Hell's a great song.      Andy Murray reveals his tastes in music Nov 25, 2010

     When David didn't want to work I would put him in a dark room of 2x2 metres and put a lock on it so he couldn't get out.      David Ferrer had some tough love during his tennis education Nov 25, 2010

     I did the important things in tennis, returning and serving, very, very poorly.      Andy Murray, who made just 44% of first serves, and won just 18% of points against serve, was honest in his assessment of his 6-4 6-2 defeat to Roger Federer at the ATP World Tour Finals Nov 24, 2010

     When he came in during the middle of the first set, I wondered whether I should play with my legs or my hands.      Novak Djokovic got a bit confused when Diego Maradona appeared at London's O2 Arena Nov 22, 2010

     It was so loud with those guns they were firing T-shirts with on the court. I didn't know what was going on.      Andy Murray found himself confused at the ATP Tour Finals Nov 22, 2010

     All I know is that if someone calls Roger 'average' they had better be really, really, good at what they do.      Andy Roddick dismisses claims that Roger Federer is no longer the player he once was Nov 19, 2010

     Like a Toblerone melting slowly in your trouser pocket, he is still great, just not as great as he was.       Daily Telegraph tennis writer Mark Hodgkinson suggests Roger Federer has lost the cold efficiency he once had Nov 19, 2010

     He looks like a tiger today, and I don’t want to look like a tiger.      Roger Federer comments on rumours that he might be adopting Radek Stepanek's clothing range Nov 11, 2010

     I was welling up big time.      Andy Murray admits his doubles victory with brother Jamie was emotional Nov 9, 2010

     I wonder if she's a good tennis player. I have my doubts.      Roger Federer ponders the many talents of Lady Gaga Oct 15, 2010

     I think it is the most consistent shot in tennis right now. The last four I have tried I have made and I am happy.      Roger Federer thrilled the Shanghai Masters crowd with another of his famous hotdog shots against John Isner Oct 13, 2010

     I am extremely happy to tell you: I WILL PLAY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! Will be in the BANGKOK tournament next Monday. Thanks so much for everything!      Juan Martin del Potro gets a tad over-excited on Twitter Sep 23, 2010

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