Say what?! Best French Open quotes from day three

Do you talking on the court. That’s what someone wise once said. But when they’re not talking on the court, the world’s best are often talking in press rooms. Here’s a quick wrap of everything they had to say…

“What matters is to win and to advance to the second round. That’s what matters at the end of the day. I’m not tired. Life is great. Everything is well.”
Rafael Nadal is happy with a round one win

“When they were introducing me, they were like, the 15th time, I was like, ‘wow, this is too many’. It was a lot. I was thinking that’s a lot. But sometimes I do think about some players, and I’m like, ‘wow, I played them and now they’re like coaching and they have grandkids, you know’.”
World No.1 Serena Williams is feeling old

“I didn’t expect this. This is a surprise for me. When I was a kid, I thought, ‘Oh, if I could play till the age of 28, this would be great’. And I’m 31 today. And I feel fit. I think I have the right form for good performances, so I’ll try and win more Grand Slam matches. And why not? Perhaps continue to win a few trophies.”
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga after recording his 99th career win at a Grand Slam

“She’s been playing well, right? I haven’t seen her play. I don’t really know much about her. But of course I’m happy to see her doing well. It’s always, you know, not as much fun when you have to meet an American early on, but the best part is an American will go through.”
Venus Williams on her round two opponent Louisa Chirico

“It’s not the first time this year that I’m experiencing such anticipation and expectations. As a matter of fact, I think it’s been now three years in a row that is very similar situation where I’m approaching this tournament as one of the favorites, and, obviously people wonder if this is the year or not, and I wonder myself.”
Novak Djokovic on chasing his career Grand Slam in Paris

“I mean, we’re not sitting around texting each other all day long, but definitely been very happy for me and always hoping that I do well.”
Madison Keys on her relationship with Serena Williams

“It could turn out to be one of the biggest wins of my career, which, you know, it may not, also, but to get through that match, it was really, really important for me.”
World No.2 Andy Murray on surviving a five-set battle with Radek Stepanek

“Can be proud of what a game I played, you know, pushing Andy to the corner. After what he’s done on clay this year, it’s definitely great also motivation for me for upcoming weeks. You know, I gave it all. I have no regrets.”
Radek Stepanek explains his feelings after loss to Andy Murray

“Of course, I’m disappointed that I lost now here the first round, but that’s sport and that always can happen. Yeah, that was for sure not my best tennis I played today.”
Reigning Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber on her round one loss to Kiki Bertens

“I enjoyed playing with the crowd. This is very magical, Roland Garros. I’m delighted to be back.”
Frenchwoman Alize Cornet is enjoying the support

“On paper it looks like I should win the match, but it’s a very difficult match because he does play very well on clay.”
Bernard Tomic looks ahead to a second match against Borna Coric

“I would give myself an A. I felt I was very focused throughout the whole match. I let up a little bit at the beginning the second set, but was able to regain my concentration right away. Yeah, never let up, even at the end of the match. So I think it was very good, focused effort from me today.”
Genie Bouchard grades her round one performance

“So Roland Garros announced my retirement, but I didn’t. So you can stand up all of you and go back to work in the office because I didn’t say that. I will announce when I will want to stop.”
Former champion Francesca Schiavone fervently denies retirement