Talking about his first trip to Australia…

ROGER FEDERER: I actually came here as a 14-year-old for vacation for like two weeks before I went to the tennis center in Switzerland, before I kind of moved away from home. So that was our last big vacation we had all together for like two weeks. We did the Great Barrier Reef, drove up to Cairns, drove around, also Queensland and everything. And we had a great time. So actually I got to know Australia already when I was 14, so it was nice.

After his tough first round win, discussing whether he'd like an easy or tough first round match at a Grand Slam...

After her first round win, discussing the feelings of being defending champion...

Asked after an early round win if she could win a third title?

SERENA WILLIAMS: I can definitely win a third title, for sure. My mom and my dad always taught me to think positive. For me to sit here and say no now, I just can't do that. Now whether I win, lose or draw, that's, you know, up to me. But I'm not going to sit here and say no. I just can't do that.

Describing how comfortable she feels with her game now...

SERENA WILLIAMS: I think I'm not the type of person who can play loose and free because like I just want to do it so well and I want to be perfect. I just realize that you can't do that.  Even out there tonight I had to tell myself a couple times, you know, Serena, relax. I just think it's a personality trait.

What's the second biggest thing after tennis in your life?

SERENA WILLIAMS: My dogs. I miss them so much.

Do you go into tournaments this year with a different mindset, motivation, given it's the last time you're doing all these things?

If you had to isolate one thing, the most important thing that Jimmy (Connors) has done for you or with you, what would you say that would be?

ANDY RODDICK: It's tough to pick out one thing. I mean, it's kind of an overall thing. You know, we really ‑‑ first thing we did was kind of reinvent my backhand and really work on the technique on that. Made some changes there. It's been a much more consistent shot now, my two‑hander. I'm able to take it up the line a little bit more. Court positioning, just mindset. I've kind of gone a 180 with how I've tried to construct points. It's tough to put one above another.

When you spend so little time at home -- you have two homes -- does it really feel like home when you're there?

MARIA SHARAPOVA: Yeah, it does, yeah. It does just because you don't have to pack. I have two closets. It's easier. I don't have to pack as much. In Florida, it's really quiet. It's sort of where I grew up. It's a good training base. I mean, I'm 19 now. It just gets boring after a week or two. There's only so many movies I can see. In California, most of my friends are there. Just a bit of a younger place. Meanwhile, you know, I can practice at a private court, have my own little gym. Things are also pretty convenient there. Meanwhile, I feel like I'm living life as well.

When you go on vacation, how long does it take you to stop thinking about tennis?

MARIA SHARAPOVA: Like that (snapping fingers).

Discussing the pressures of always being expected to win, everyone playing his best against him, etc...

ROGER FEDERER: I do have a lot of pressure. Guys know they always have a chance on the day. It's a knock‑out system, we're in in tennis. That's the tough part. I also go out there with sometimes, you know, feelings I'm not quite sure about my game. Am I going to end up sitting here as the winner once again? I don't know. But today, you know, I'm pretty much in control. I knew it was going to get tough at times, and that's what happened in the second set. Especially against young players, you know, we take a lot of chances, who are new, I don't know so well. It's a tricky match‑up. You know, I'm kind of used to also being the overwhelming favorite over and over again. It's good I got used to it, playing under pressure, because that's exactly what you have to be able to do.