HARDLY A WEAK RESPONSE: Asked about her weaknesses, Serena Williams responded, “I don’t talk about my weakness. That’s kryptonite thinking.”
HERE’S THE POOP: Asked how owning an apartment in Manhattan affects the approach to his U.S. Open preparation, Andy Roddick quipped, “I’m not as worried about my dog pooping on the carpet.”
EXCHANGE OF THE MONTH: The following back-and-forth occurred between a reporter and Serena Williams after the world No. 2 was asked if she regretted comments she made about Dinara Safina not meriting the No. 1 ranking:
SERENA: “I don’t live with regret. Do you?”
REPORTER: “Sometimes.”
SERENA: “I try not to. You shouldn’t.”
THE NUMBERS
19: Titles claimed by either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal in the last 21 Grand Slams
HEADLINES
Andy Murray’s American Dream
QUOTEBOOK
“They didn’t let me get away with less than I should strive for. Through all my rebellious years, they held me accountable with their lack of condoning certain behavior. They pushed me to take a harder look at myself.” — Andre Agassi on his fans
“She doesn’t want to take instruction from me.” — Andy Roddick to David Letterman on the likelihood of the Texan’s wife — swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker — taking up tennis
“You play the hand you’re dealt.” — Andy Roddick on playing in the Federer-Nadal era
“Once walking through the tunnel to Arthur Ashe things change, you know. Pressure arises, and I hope I can handle it.” — Five-time U.S. Open champ Roger Federer
“If you’d said 30 years ago I’d be a television commentator, I’d have said, ‘Don’t insult me.'” — John McEnroe
“I can still do those.” — Kim Clijsters on her trademark splits
