Selected interview quotes from the players’ post-match press conferences at The Championships, Wimbledon 2009...

Commenting on the different crowds at the Grand Slams…
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I mean, obviously it's fun playing in front of a crowd that's so respectful towards, you know, every point you play. If it's an error, you know, they don't like to really applause it too much. If it's a great point, then they really come out, you know; whereas in other places, you know, it's all about a good atmosphere, waiting for that big moment to happen, you know, just building it up slowly, you know.  That's what I like also about the US Open, for instance, or the Australian Open. You have day sessions and night sessions that make it very different atmospheres.  Honestly, I don't know which one I prefer the most. I think the change is good, you know. Because if every single tournament had the same atmosphere, that would be a little bit boring, you know.  But it's not the case. Every country has different cultures, so it means different atmosphere, different people sitting there. Sometimes they're younger; sometimes they're older. That also changes the atmosphere a bit.  Obviously here you have no music on the court, whereas in America you have a lot of music, even publicity. It's different, you know. I like that.

Describing what’s so special about Wimbledon…
MARIA SHARAPOVA: Uhm, a few things. I think it's a little bit different than any other tournament in the feeling of where you're playing. To me, it feels like this is where tennis is meant to be played, for some reason. It feels very traditional.  You know, we only play a couple tournaments on grass. You know, when you get on it, it's just a feeling of, uhm, to me excitement because I've definitely had, you know, wonderful memories here and good results in the past, ever since I was a junior. You know, winning obviously helps. Winning unexpectedly definitely helps.  But, you know, it's the little things like, you know, living in a house, you know, having a normal key instead of like the hotel key, you know, cooking your own breakfast, I don't know, making your own tea. You feel like you're a little bit ‑‑ it's a little homely. Everything is close if you're in the village. You don't have to be in too much traffic, unless you're staying in London.

Describing her feelings about her comeback so far after losing early at Wimbledon…
MARIA SHARAPOVA: …I mean, I wasn't kidding when I said just being here is a wonderful accomplishment. You know, I'm not lying about it. I had the pleasure of playing on Centre Court again.  You know, I didn't play on it last year. So, you know, this whole event, there's nothing I don't like about it. I enjoy every single minute of it.  You know, the losses are tough. More here than at any other tournament. But, you know, it puts some perspective into your life. It's all right. You know, I have many more years ahead of me.  It's just unfortunate, you know, the timing of my comeback and this only being the fourth tournament. I would have liked to have a longer season before coming here, but that's just the way it is.

Commenting on whether she thinks about her shoulder during her matches…
MARIA SHARAPOVA: It's tough to put it out of your mind completely. I sometimes do, you know, find myself in the middle of the match, even sometimes in practice, just, you know, just before a return or before a serve thinking, Wow, it's amazing what I've been through. Here I am playing a match. I sometime have to knock it out of myself a little bit.  But that will go away in a while. I think there was such a big change in my life, such a big layoff, that it's hard.

Describing when she first dreamed of winning a Championship…
SERENA WILLIAMS: I just remember, you know, me and my dad and Venus, we would all -- my dad would always say, Which Grand Slam do you want to win? And Venus always said Wimbledon, ironically enough, and I always said the US Open. So that's kind of like my first memory.

Describing what she likes most about tennis and what she would like to change…
VENUS WILLIAMS: I think the best thing about this sport is you can choose your own destiny. It's just you out there on the court ‑ opposed to doubles. And you can be as good as you want, or as bad. Not that you want to be bad.  But you really have the opportunity to really make your own destiny. The success is your success. And then if you don't, then you have to look to yourself. I like that about this sport.  What would I change? Uhm, if tennis players could play longer, I think it would be great. Sometimes we lose stars so early, and I think it would help the sport if we could be able to play longer.  That's a schedule thing, because you spend the first 30 years of your life literally playing non‑stop. It's kind of humanly impossible to keep that up. So it would be great to definitely continue to find that balance.

Describing how she feels on the tennis court these days…
ANA IVANOVIC: I'm very happy on the court at the moment. I think that's what made the big difference because there was time when I was not really happy being out there because I didn't feel confident and I didn't feel comfortable because I sort of felt I didn't have tools to deal with certain things, you know.  Just maybe it was because I wasn't, you know, practicing in the right direction, and I went a little bit off the track there. But now I feel I'm putting the things in place that need to be taken care of and I feel I'm on the right way and that gives me confidence, so I'm back enjoying.

Commenting on his Tweeting on his Twitter account…
ANDY RODDICK: Yes. You know, it's a good time. It's something to do. You know, we have long days kind of just sitting around not doing a whole lot at the house a lot of time, so it's good to kind of get their responses. I enjoy it.

Commenting on whether he feels more confident when he plays someone like Robin Soderling whom he’s beaten 10 straight times or pressure that he could lose at some point…
ROGER FEDERER: I mean, there's a bit of both. I mean, obviously you always figure there's only so many times you beat a player. But then at the same time, you get ready for every match, you know, in the best possible way.  I try not to underestimate because I respect all the players in a big way. And he's definitely one of those guys you come out and you might play well, but it still isn't enough, you know.  It's like today, for instance. Kohlschreiber, he hung in there even though I was playing great. That's what I expect with Soderling, as well. He's got a huge game. Now he's also got the taste of beating the top players. That only makes him more dangerous.  But I still think most important is, or what stands out to me, is that I've beat him so many times that it gives me an incredible amount of confidence, knowing that if I do play my game well, I should be fine.  But you never know. That's why I have to be very careful.