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I remember when I was younger taking more pride in Wimbledon than the French. That and the U.S. Open - they were the ones I wanted to win.

I never expected to win a Grand Slam because, for me, I was not good enough to beat those guys.

When you win a big title like the French Open, it's tough. The emotion in doing this is really up and down. Afterwards, you feel a little bit lonely, a bit of depression mentally. Because it's so much stress and emotion, so many people around - and then it's completely empty.

If I can win the Tour de France, there is hope for everybody.

I think the French Open, in many ways, brought out a certain characteristic in me and in my game that was already there. Just the circumstances allowed for it to be able to show.

I'd won the Australian Open twice, but winning Wimbledon takes something special.

I never expected to compete at home in a UCI women's race - let alone as world champion.

You know what? I've won the Tour de France, and now I feel ready to talk about it.