Kim Clijsters (Tennis Player)

These were the moments when I was disappointed and frustrated, when I got so low because it seemed all my hard work had been wasted. But the moments passed, and the motivation to go back to rehab was there again. ➡

Physically, I feel extremely well, perhaps fitter than ever. ➡

I know that I'm going to have to work hard, keep working hard, and not because of this victory think, 'I'm back.' I don't think like that. I'll definitely work hard. Things are not going to be easy. I might lose first round next week. You never know. ➡

All my time in rehab has made me appreciate tennis more than ever. ➡

When I was younger I used to be devastated if I would lose. ➡

Obviously I'm very disappointed. I trained very hard this summer and felt in a good shape to play the U.S. Open. ➡

It makes you also realize, 'OK, I'm excited to play tennis, and I work really hard to be the best tennis player I think I can be,' but I don't waste my time on stupid stuff, you know what I mean. ➡

I said in my mind, 'keep fighting.' ➡

I'm happy I was able to stick through it and was being very disciplined with what I had to do, because I know eventually hard work will pay off. It's only a matter of now just trying to make sure I get matches under my belt and I feel more and more comfortable playing matches. ➡

I am happy to have played a match and break the rhythm of daily training. ➡

There have been many moments over the last year when I thought it was all over. ➡

We have a tough schedule this summer, so I have to plan my schedule wisely if I want to be able to last throughout the season. ➡

I have a daughter and a family. ➡

I would love to do well one last time in Melbourne and my dream would be to win Wimbledon and play in the London Olympics. ➡

I've been practicing for a while now and physically trying to get in better shape as well after the injuries. ➡

I've worked really hard, but it's definitely not been easy. ➡

It's been a year of many more downs than ups. ➡

People get so stressed and nervous and mad. ➡

So far, and today, everything felt really great. Now I am good to get on the plane and fly to Australia. ➡