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" We have a harder way to succeed in life as Serbs because of the past that we had and because of the history we had. "

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" I don't think there has been enough communication between the players and the tournaments. In one sense it's just as much the players' fault. Players talk between each other and in the locker room about things that can be improved and then when the time comes to talk and really do something about it they stop. "

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" I've had my ups and downs in my private life. "

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" And when I was saying I want to become number one of the world and I was 7, 8 years old, most of the people were laughing to me. Because you know, it seemed like I have one percent chances to do that. And I've done it. "

" Well, I do feel that I carry the responsibility of representing my country wherever I am, and this responsibility came with the success that I had in last couple of years, not just myself but the whole group of tennis players that comes from Serbia. And athletes in general are, in this moment, the biggest ambassadors that our country has. "

" My mother is a special story. She went through so much to bring us up, four men at home, especially when our country was going through really difficult times. "

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" But, it's because we have a harder way to succeed in life as Serbs because of the past that we had and because of the history that we had. We have to dig deeper and we have to do much more in order to be seen and to be spotted. "

" My father never talked about the sacrifices that the family made for me. "

" I had to know at least two languages. "

" Serbian history tells that the family is the most important thing and you have to stick with the family. "

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" It's always easier if you have the support of your family, if you're not alone. I came from a country that has been through a lot of troubles in the last 20 to 30 years, but we have been through them together. "

" I had a unique privilege to have a good start in life and a chance to develop my talents. "