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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 would always treat my attacking game as the more natural part. With defence, you have to get yourself in positions to understand the game and understand situations and that might not be as natural a thing.

I never thought I could win the French Open.

I like being an outsider. It is better in France on the outside.

The toughest opponents for me are the defenders who are tough in the way they play - where you can't see a way through.

I don't really have anything against the French except that, as an American, I've been bred to despise them with the same zeal as soccer and Renny Harlin films.

I played a lot of football, and I was a goalkeeper, but I didn't really like playing in goal.

Defensively, from a team standpoint, I didn't feel I played very well. Very rarely was I satisfied with how I played.

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

We have hated the French for years. Now you have just joined the club. It makes you much more likable.