Always Quote by Kiki Bertens

There's always a little bit of anticipation - some people call it nerves - the night before, and although I always slept pretty well…

— Glenn McGrath

The night before a match is always a weird night. I want to get a good night's sleep, but I'm also anxious.

— Bianca Belair

I like to keep myself physically and mentally fit before any important match. I usually take a short nap just before the game and…

— Viswanathan Anand

You know, all that I'm looking for in every match is to enjoy, yeah, and to play relaxed.

— Carlos Alcaraz

At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.

— Sachin Tendulkar

It's a safe bet most players would get nervous before a match. I do, too, but it's more excitement and more just wanting to…

— Johanna Konta

My mindset is always focused, which goes up on match days.

— Babar Azam

I have a specific routine before every match. I like to grip my rackets, because I feel that someone else won't do it how…

— Madison Keys

I felt tight from the beginning of the match to the end. I couldn't relax.

— Elena Vesnina

It gets to the point where, by the time you're underneath the arena lights and you're staring at your opponent, that's the best time.…

— Tito Ortiz

Being here all day, I was quite exhausted - I had to drink coffee before the match to stay awake

— Jelena Jankovic

I'm always kind of trying to stay present and do the same work no matter what stage of the match I'm in.

— Iga Swiatek