Top 45 Ashleigh Barty Quotes

I feel comfortable on and off the court, happy in my own skin, just really comfortable with the way I’m playing my tennis.

The most confronting thing you can do is talk about your feelings and open yourself up.

I went from not being known anywhere in the world to winning junior Wimbledon and six months later playing the Australian Open. I was a victim of my own success, really.

I love the sport of tennis, but I sort of got a little bit away from what I really wanted to do. It became robotic for me, and that’s not what I wanted. It’s such an amazing sport, and I just really wanted to enjoy it, and I lost that enjoyment and that passion.

I just continue to work on what I want to work on, and I’m not rushing to achieve anything, really.

The more balls that I hit, it’s going to get better and better. Once I get a bit more confidence in my ball striking, that’s when we can get down to the nitty gritty parts of the game.

I think the only expectation is that I put on myself to do everything right and to put myself in a position to perform as best that I can.

My heritage is really important to me. I’ve always had that olive complexion and the squished nose, and I just think it’s important to do the best I can to be a good role model.

Any time you get to play a champion like Serena, it’s amazing.

It would be awesome to play in my backyard.

The cricket team has been great. There’s never a lonesome moment. If you are struggling, there are 10 girls who can help you out and get you through the tough times. We can enjoy the ups and downs together.

I’m driven to win every single match.

You obviously have a different perspective on life when you’re 20 compared to when you’re 16.

Tennis has been a part of my life since I was five years old.

It’s a bit different when you’re 16 as to when you’re 20. You’re a little bit more developed and mature in your body.

It’s the best feeling ever: the adrenalin, the extra boost, the support you get from the very passionate Australian Open crowd is amazing.

It is tough when you’re by yourself, and I think that’s why team sport is so appealing.

Any time you can go out and compete is better than getting on a practice court.

That top 100 is a big barrier that every tennis player strives to break into.

It’s never over until we’re shaking hands at the net. Then you’ve either won or you’ve lost, and – either way – you look them in the eye and say, ‘Well played, mate.’

I think everyone needs to take a few breaks.

I don’t normally get too excited. I just – yeah, I just try and keep it pretty simple, and that’s just my personality, really.

If I win, it’s a bonus. If I lose, the sun still comes up the next day, and it’s all good.

When I can control the ball off the first shot after serve and return, especially with my forehand, that’s when I’m in control most matches.

You’ve just got to believe in and trust everyone in your team, and no doubt they will, too.

I certainly fear no one, and I know I can go out there and match up with the world’s best.

Obviously, it’s nice when you’re having success, but this isn’t going to last forever. There are going to be rough times as well, but you’ve just got to ride those.

It’s a lot easier when you’re winning.

I have just gotten to know my body well enough now to know when I need a little bit of help.

When I’m relaxed, I play my best tennis.

I’ve become more mature on and off the court, and I’ve learned how to deal with some of those big occasions much better.

Australians are hungry for sport. They love it. They’re addicted to it.

You never approach any prof or semi-professional sport as a hit and giggle.

I just think it’s great in cricket to come into a team environment. It’s the first time I’ve ever experienced it.

There are not a lot of people in the world that get to say they get to walk through the gates of Wimbledon and play on Centre Court. It’s pretty phenomenal, and we’re very lucky to live this life that we do.

I’ve always wanted to be my own player from the start and do things a bit differently to what the others do. I want to play my own way.

That’s the ultimate goal – to try to go deep into the Australian Open and deep into the other slams throughout the year.

Every single match, win, lose or draw, there’s something that we can improve on, and it’s about us addressing that straight after the match.

Cricket and tennis are very different skill sets, but I’ve played tennis all my life, so it’s a lot easier coming back than learning how to face a cricket ball for the first time.

I had never played a team sport when I was younger.

I feel like I put pressure on myself to perform well and to play well and to do well. That’s what I expect of myself. It’s not always going to happen, but I can certainly sort of put myself in the position where I can get the best out of myself.

I was very fortunate to have a coach when I was young who taught me all the traditional shots and taught me a pretty traditional game style, in a way.

I would like to not lose the first set all the time and not get hit off the court.

We’re always wanting to get better. I’m very much a perfectionist.

I don’t think there’s been that many indigenous players in Australia.