Quotes of the day

For me it's very difficult. The truth is it bores me a little. The balls are very quick and they don't spin. The French Open champion Sergi Bruguera on playing on grass.

It's my big tournament of the year, my most favourite tournament. Boris Becker on his liking for Wimbledon.

She is a very good player and she doesn't have to fear anybody. Becker on the withdrawal of Mary Pierce.

This is the first rung on the ladder for me. Britain's Shirli-Ann Siddall after beating Christina Singer.

Just looking at Pete's serve, I'm not sure I'd like to return that thing. The speed, the control, the spin he has. Whew] Rod Laver, the double Grand Slam winner, on Pete Sampras.