Amid all the cliches and PR player quotes, here are some of the best and most revealing quips from the US Open so far…
Stan Wawrinka: “I know that I’m closer to the end. That’s for sure. It’s a reality. I will never be able to play as well as I did in my career because I’m getting older, but I believe that I still have some good and big results in me and that’s why I keep gonna fight a little bit.”
Taylor Fritz: “Yeah it sucks. Been playing really well. Had really high hopes. I feel like an idiot for thinking that I could win this thing, win the US Open. I can’t go out and play a match like that (loss to Brandon Holt). It sucks. I feel awful. It definitely makes it a lot tougher that we know each other so well, practice with each other a lot. It’s a big neutralizer for sure. I probably would have preferred (to play) one of the other qualifers, even though he was probably the lowest ranked one.”
Emma Raducanu: “Really sad to leave here. It’s probably my favorite tournament. But also, in a way, I’m happy because it’s a clean slate. I’m going to drop down the rankings (to 80). Climb my way back up. In a way, the target will be off my back slightly.”
Rafael Nadal: “It’s about being humble enough to accept the process and take positive things. It’s a moment to survive and stay positive, stay with the right attitude, enjoying the fact I’m here.”
Venus Williams: “I just love being here. Love playing here. The excitement of getting here. And the lead up is all just… it never gets old. It’s so sweet.”
Serena Williams: “I’m just Serena, you know? Honestly after the second set (vs Kontaveit) I thought Oh my goodness, I’ve got to give my best effort because this could be it. I was just really excited.”
Anett Kontaveil: “I definitely had no shame losing to Serena, it was very difficult with the crowd.” (Kontaveit then ended her press conference and departed in tears.)
Felix Auger Aliassime: “Disappointed to see the end of the road in New York this year (after 64 64 64 loss to Jack Draper) but staying positive because I know the best is yet to come. See you all next year.”
Paul McNamee: “Hey @JimmyConnors are you really turning 70 today? When I was playing you were the best competitor out there, and I’m not sure anyone has ever done it better. Happy Birthday Jimbo from the Aussies who admired you.”
Matteo Berrettini on Djokovic’s being banned: “I am sorry for him, but there is rules. It would not be fair to exempt someone just because he is famous. It’s about democracy.”
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