I think it's one of the most impressive things in tennis that's ever been done. To be playing 20 years at such a level is astounding in a sport where you're injured so much. |
I've been training with him a couple of times. I've been playing on the tour 10 years, and this is the most pleasure I've gotten out of workouts. You see the results. You're running, and a few days later you're faster. You're lifting, and a few days later you're stronger. |
It's crazy. I kind of felt bad having it. It's a strange situation. On Friday, I heard that Andy would play in the qualifying tournament. If somebody had approached me (about withdrawing), I would have given it consideration, but at the same time I've been working so hard and I was excited about playing. |
It's funny. Patrick Rafter won two titles at the U.S. Open, but for the longest time he had only two or three titles. I guess it's just not easy winning out here. I won just once, 22 years ago. |
The fact he's doing it is inspiring to me. I look at him and think, hey, I'm only 32. |