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You remember the finals you lose as much as the ones you win.

To finally become world champion after losing out in three previous finals is very satisfying. It shows that if you stick to your goals and work hard, you can achieve them in the end.

I get this call and they go, you know, 'Do you want to do the finals?' and I go, 'Yeah, I guess, I've never, never done the finals.' Especially for somebody who's done as many thousands of games as I have, it kind of takes you one step further.

Sure, I like to win when I play basketball or board games or video games, but my day isn't ruined if I lose. I'm always up for a rematch. In all seriousness, that's something that's nice about maturing.

I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.

It's the worst feeling in the world - losing, and losing in a final on the big stage is even worse.

For me, I always try to make it to the final.

Grand Slam losses are hard. I treat myself after losses though, I usually go to McDonald's and I have a hamburger and you know, something. Because you know, you just need to be nice to yourself sometimes after the loss.

It's hard to win when you always lose.

It's nice to be in first place. But just because you're not on a winner doesn't mean you're a loser.