”It is very exciting, especially going into the Australian, playing so well against someone of her calibre. I am so excited to be back playing tennis,” Venus Williams, after beating Sharapova in 2007.

”When I'm playing well, it's difficult for anyone to beat me - on the women's tour, just for the record...because I have a unique style. I have a unique game. You know, tennis is what I think I was born to do,” Serena Williams, after winning Australian Open finals 2007.

”I just hope I'm remembered as one of the good guys, fair, kind of an idol to kids, because that's what I needed to get started.Life's not always easy. But it's a great life,” Roger Federer, on his legacy.