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.
I feel comfortable on and off the court, happy in my own skin, just really comfortable with the way I'm playing my 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.
You love the competitive one-on-one aspect, where you look across the net, and you're trying to beat your opponent. You're doing everything you physically can to win on that day.
We're always wanting to get better. I'm very much a perfectionist.
The support we get in Australia is phenomenal.
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.
Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life.
I'm certainly not the tallest girl on the tour, so I know that I have to sort of try and match the girls in the way. I know, for me, it's trying to be super aggressive, especially off the first ball in the rally.
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.
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.
I just continue to work on what I want to work on, and I'm not rushing to achieve anything, really.
One of the best sayings in tennis and sport is that pressure is a privilege.
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.'
It is tough when you're by yourself, and I think that's why team sport is so appealing.
I had never played a team sport when I was younger.
There are a lot of hours and a lot of sacrifices you have to make to achieve your dreams as a tennis player.
I think women's tennis is so open. Anyone in the top 30 can do damage in the big tournaments.
I have just gotten to know my body well enough now to know when I need a little bit of help.
