Gabriela Sabatini Quotes (40 Quotes)

What I'm doing, with my image, I have my perfumes. I've had that for almost 20 years, and I have like 14, 15 different perfumes now.

I'm having a good time. Managing my things takes a lot of time.

I lost more then 6 kilograms when I ceased with the top sport. That were all muscles. They are now gone.

I was a very shy and introverted person, and it was hard for me to talk to people and make relationships.

I didn't know what was going through my mind.

It was very hard for me to practice and enjoy my tennis, and I didn't know the why, so I worked with psychologists to try and see what was happening. They pushed me really hard.

When I finally held the trophy, it was just how I imagined it would be.

I was formerly so stuck into plans. I can now live more spontaneously. This I want not yet to give away.

Regarding the Hall of Fame, when they decided I was going to be one of the possible candidates, when I heard that, I was so thrilled. You're always hoping for something like that.

For me retiring wasn't hard once I knew that that was the decision I was going to make.

In Argentina at various tournaments, it's great. Every day it's full, everybody's crazy about tennis, everybody wants to play tennis.

There were so much affairs of me created by the media... of course I was not always a true single. I had some relations, once also to a famous pop star.

That was one of those moments where I felt so confident. I played three matches in the same day.

I never thought tennis was going to give me so much satisfaction.

I travel a lot to promote the perfumes and to do the commercials.

The game has changed a lot and today you peak in your early 20s. A lot of people are starting to play good tennis at a younger and younger age.

I can't laugh, be happy, present myself at any prize and also win on the centre court.

It's amazing, it doesn't feel like it has been 10 years since retirement.

It came so soon and so fast. It's just overwhelming. Every time I think about it, I just can't believe it.

I served, she came to the net, it was a passing shot.

Perfect harmony of body and mind are my key to personal balance and happiness.

Now I have the bravery to do fine things.

The difficult part was to tell the world that I was finishing.

When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.

I was feeling a lot of confidence, so I wanted to take advantage of that and keep playing.

I have an office in Argentina, I go there every day, so I work.

I'm following the players, and it's great. We've never had so many Top 10 big players like now. There's so many out there that are very close.

It's a great moment for Argentinean tennis, more on the men's side. I would like to see more on the women's side. I think we have to work a little bit more on that.

I played Mary Joe Fernandez in the semifinals. She was winning the first set. Second set was very close. I started to play this aggressive game. I think I surprised them.

The majority of my life has revolved around my tennis, so it is a very special honor to be elected ... especially when you look at all the great names of champions that have been elected over the years.

I felt nobody would understand what was going on in my mind.

Tennis has had a very positive impact on my life.

It was so easy to play tennis, so easy.

I think in the lifetime of a tennis player there are many times where you feel that tremendous confidence.

When I lose a match, I know that I lose on the court and not in life.

I want children, but at the moment the liberty I have now finally, has a far too high value.

I work out in a studio. Every day, regardless where I am, at least two hours. I need it. I can't cease it.

I carried through well with my tennis. I got the respect by usage of the tennis racket.

I want not, that everybody hears about. Then I can't longer be myself.

What these guys are doing is great for Argentinean tennis. This is motivating other people.