After I lost the first set, I was like, 'OK, I need to get help because I can't play this way.' Mary Pierce More Quotes by Mary Pierce More Quotes From Mary Pierce Sometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead. Mary Pierce patient patience needs I'm a different person off the court than I am on the court, where I'm very competitive, a perfectionist, and I can be hard on myself sometimes. Off the court, nothing really bothers me. I'm easy-going. Mary Pierce different easy sometimes The main thing is just really to play my game... and while you are playing the match, as it goes along, you kind of figure things out. Mary Pierce kind games play Now it seems like a lot more people recognize me. Mary Pierce seems people I definitely need clarity. Mary Pierce clarity needs I like to go on the court and have a little bit of information about my opponent. Mary Pierce opponents goes-on littles Winning a Grand Slam changes everything. There is so much off-court stuff to deal with. And there are expectations of keeping it going that make it tough Mary Pierce expectations winning stuff My life off the court has changed. I'm feeling good inside, so I guess it shows on the outside too Mary Pierce court feel-good feelings I haven't accomplished everything that I want to yet in my career, that's why I'm still playing. I just know that I still have something left inside of me to accomplish, and I don't know exactly what that is. Hopefully, I'll know one day soon Mary Pierce one-day careers want I didnt want my opponent to know there was anything wrong with me. Mary Pierce opponents knows want I'm healthy now. I probably wouldn't say I'm at my best fitness level and I haven't played that much lately, but I'm healthy and that's all that matters. Mary Pierce levels healthy fitness Its super to play with Martina, and she has huge amounts of talent. We have a lot of fun. Mary Pierce she talent play fun If all goes well and my body reacts well, and I feel I have a good high level to compete amongst the best then I'll come back and play. Mary Pierce feel best good body I pondered what I should do and wasn't sure. Then it just finally became clear. Mary Pierce finally sure just clear It's been interesting. I went through a period where a lot of people would recognize me, and then when I had injures and my ranking dropped, not as many people did. Mary Pierce through me people interesting I see things completely differently now. Mary Pierce i-see things now see If someone asks me a question, that says they appreciate what I do and that's nice. And I know what it was like when I was a kid to want to interact with a top player. Mary Pierce someone me appreciate nice
