What she said:
"Well, I think that ball came from the other court. I saw it coming.I saw it moving into the court. Then I asked for replaying the point.”
Caroline Wozniacki recounts her reaction to a ball landing in Court 2 in her second round match against Virginie Razzano.
What she really meant:
“What? Where? How? Replay, please!”
What she definitely didn’t:
“Did I hit the ball, already?”
What she said:
“Nah,I’d have a heart attack first."
Serena Williams is under no illusions about her fighting spirit—on court. When asked if she’d concede match if requested by her mother, Oracene Price—fearing for her health, the four-time Wimbledon champion categorically replied in the negative.
What she really meant:
“I’d rather die.”
What she definitely didn’t:
“I’m a Purple Heart.”
What he said:
“Against the world No. 1, you never expect anyone to play bad.I mean, it would be pretty stupid.”
Robin Soderling claims that Rafael Nadal’s bad-mouthing his own form had no impact on his level of play against the World No.1.
What he really meant:
“Come on , we all know how modest Nadal really is. Do you really think I’d play terrible just because he says he’s not up to par?”
What he definitely didn’t: