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Serena Williams:What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
“I’m more devastated than ever.I’m just a much better actress now."
Serena Williams is a reporter’s delight despite her early loss to Marion Bartoli in the fourth round at Wimbledon. The only thing that could upset her on a tennis court is facing “Nadal at the French Open. That would drive me insane.”
What she really meant:
“I’m better at masking my emotions now. Isn’t that what grown-ups do?”
What she definitely didn’t:
“Where’s my Emmy?”
Caroline Wozniacki: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
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?”
Serena Williams: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
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.”
Novak Djokovic: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
"She is a really, really nice girl. She’s a great entertainer. No. 1. You never heard about her?"
Novak Djokovic teases Caroline Wozniacki in reply to her question as to who was his favourite women’s player on tour. The Dane gate-crashed the Serb’s press conference on Saturday, the 18th of June 2011, surprising the No. 2 seed, journalists and red-faced ushers.
What he really meant:
“Ms. Caroline is indeed sweet.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“You have an identical twin?”
Robin Soderling: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
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:
“I’m bad, I’m bad. Cause I run UPT.
(Bad bad-really, really bad)
You know I’m bad, I’m bad.
You know it.
(Bad bad-really, really bad)
You know I’m bad, I’m bad.
Cause I run UPT, you know.
(Bad bad-really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
answer right now
Just to tell you once again,
Who’s bad…”
Rafael Nadal: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I have almost 25 (years).But seems like I am playing for 100 years."
Rafael Nadal complains about the non-stop nature of the ATP tour.
What he really meant:
“The tour goes on and on and I feel really old, like a grandfather to you all.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I want to play tennis professionally for a 100 years or more.”
Roger Federer: What he meant, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
"I don’t have a Grand Slam in my pocket (this year), but if I win one, it changes everything."
Roger Federer, on his chances at the French Open.
What he really meant:
“I have large pockets and I can definitely fit in a major or two—this year.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Majors are loose change jangling in my pockets.”
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