Return of Serve Quotes

Most of the time, I'm playing right-handed players, so it's a little easier to adjust going back to a righty.

There are some guys you have problems beating because of their style - I always had difficulties with guys like Michael Chang and Andre Agassi because their returns were so good and they played so well in defence.

In the past, I've played where I only just rely on my serve.

I was serving good but was returning especially well, which was a weakness in my game. So not only was I serving well, but I was also breaking these other guys, and they felt the pressure.

I think my serve and trying to come forward a little more are what I need to work on.

The point in tennis is to take the ball as early as possible and take time away from your opponent.

I am going to hold serve the majority of the time. It is nice to have a little time to return serve.

You kind of live and die by the serve.

I would say playing doubles is great for, you know, just in general. For the singles game, as well. You're able to work on returns, serves, aggressive playing. Also able to practice pressure situations.

I would like to not lose the first set all the time and not get hit off the court.

I don't have the same serve speed as some of the guys, but I have good footwork, and I take the ball early.

The drop shots and lobs are very effective in senior tennis.

Some smashes have been timed at more than 250 mph, so you get less than a second to react. People who see a professional badminton match up close are always shocked at the speed.

I always tried to hit the ball back through the box because that is the largest unprotected area.

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.

When you have the ball above the net height on grass, it's easier to play, and when the ball comes at you more slowly, it's easier to play. But when a guy hits hard and deep, I think you have to have been out there playing to understand, but it's hard to really hit the ball.

You have to try and take care of your service games and not get into those awkward sudden-death deuces that can only get you into trouble.

Roddick can challenge him as well if he serves big consistently for the entire match. If he does that, then he is tough to break even for a guy like Federer.

It's not a break until you hold your serve.

If I get a good delivery, I just defend it, and If I get a loose ball, then I hit it and make runs.

In any match, making a lot of first serves is very important, especially for me.

Sometimes I just put some first serve in, which, on break points, it's pretty important.