Simona Halep

The most important thing is how you are as a person, and then like a professional person.

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.

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've always said that winning a Grand Slam title is what is most important.

I feel that I can face any challenge.

Always it's like big challenge for me. Every point is a big challenge. So I do everything I can.

My challenge is to win every match I play.

It's really tough when you have back injury because you cannot bend; you cannot react at the balls.

I take every day like a big challenge.

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.

In my opinion, to be No. 1 in the world and to be the best player in the world, it's a little bit different.

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.