Every time I lose a final, I am disappointed.
— Simona Halep
I am showing my emotions sometimes, and I can't help it. That's the way I am.
It's tough to think before a tournament that you can win.
I can honestly say that every time I go on court, I see the opponent in a competitive way, but not a rival.
I give myself little presents all the time. But I don't do extravagant things.
I had many attempts to become No. 1, and it was really tough mentally to keep believing that it would happen one day, but then it was really tough to stay there because I felt the pressure at every tournament.
The most important thing is how you are as a person, and then like a professional person.
It's nice I inspire the kids. tThat's the most important thing, and more people are now playing tennis, even for fun. That's great.
I've always said that winning a Grand Slam title is what is most important.
I've learned that I have to be more aggressive in that position, when I'm leading the match.
For me, every tournament is important, and I feel that if I don't go into them with 100 per cent focus, I will not be ready for the Grand Slams.
I can play against anyone; I can win against anyone.
I have power inside. I fight.
I just want to be perfect on court, but is not possible. The perfect doesn't exist.
It's tough to play with an injury.
Being No. 1 is great, but it is even better to win a Grand Slam.
If I win, it's nice. But even if I don't win, I will keep smiling.
I have had to learn and to understand that sometimes I can't be always be at my best.
When Serena is number one, its hard to think of being number one.
I was very introverted. I am still an introvert.
I'm pretty realistic. I cannot wish to be Chris Evert or Martina Navratilova because they won, like, a hundred Grand Slams.
To give birth is the most beautiful thing in the world.
My father was a footballer. I used to play a lot as a kid, but not like a team or something, just with my family having fun. It makes your legs stronger and helps your co-ordination.
I am very normal, and I keep all the things that I have since many years ago.
It's great, and it's nice to have that feeling when you go home, all the people are supporting you. Of course, there are some people that are talking bad things, but it's normal, and I take them like positives, because not all the people can like me, so it's OK.
Because I've won one Grand Slam title, I feel like I have a good chance to win more.
It's not easy to serve, because I'm not that tall, but I'm trying to be more consistent and to deliver heavier serves.
I've tried to learn something from other players and how they are really focused on the Grand Slams. I couldn't do that in the past.
I feel that I can face any challenge.
I'm not tall.
Always it's like big challenge for me. Every point is a big challenge. So I do everything I can.
My problem is that I'm negative - I come from Romania. Romanians are a little bit negative in thinking. Everyone knows that. That's normal here.
I play tennis because I like it.
It's difficult to keep going the good results, to feel good every tournament, every year in row.
I love the game, and I do not feel that I have sacrificed anything. On the contrary, I feel privileged to do something that I love.
It's my dream to win a grand slam title.
I received a lot from tennis, so it's good to help others because it's very difficult. Many talented kids get lost because they don't have the money. Tennis is an expensive sport in Romania.
I love Paris, just to stay there and visit. Maybe I'll live there one day.
In my opinion, it's better to be alone out there, having to decide on your tactics during the matches. I would prefer it if it was just me and my opponent having to solve the problems out there on the court.
If you have fun, if you enjoy life, I think that's the most important thing. And if I have that, and I am No. 1 in the world, looks like everything is good.
Of course I cannot win all the matches, but just to play my game.
If you get to No 1, people say, 'But you didn't win a Grand Slam.' You cannot win, because you can say the same the other way round. In my opinion, both are really important. If you want to finish your career really happy with what you did, you have to win both.
I feel that everything I dreamed of became reality. I feel like nothing is on my shoulders any more.
I think to give everything I have on court is the best thing to do to win tournaments.
I just want to be quiet wherever I go, not seeing people, not facing more pressure, because every time now I go home, I will have so many people waiting for me.
I feel like the people realize that if you don't give up, if you work, keep working on what you have less good, you can be able to realize your dream.
I don't have big muscles.
I'm not very strong.
My psychologist told me I have to control my emotions and be more positive. She's taught me to stop the negative thoughts during the matches with some exercises. That's helped me make an improvement.
For sure, I need a coach, because at this level, you cannot do it alone.
