Jack Sock Quotes

I don’t know if it’s underrated or not but I have confidence in my speed and my quickness around the court.

As a kid everyone has dreams of winning their ultimate tournament and being number one in the world.

Any time you can play the greatest of all time is a fun experience.

I’ve always been a little different in the way I’ve done things, going to high school instead of a tennis academy when I was younger.

When it’s best-of-five sets and most of the Slams are hot, humid conditions, you need all the energy and rest you can get in the singles.

I have a lot of clarity out on court of what I’m trying to do, my style of game. That’s just building strengths.

With doubles, I’ve never really gone out and been like, ‘I really want to win this tournament,’ or, ‘I really want to do well in doubles this week.’ It’s more extra time on the court and to go out there and have fun. And I’ve happened to do well at it.

I love playing doubles. I’ve had some success out there and I’ve always loved playing with friends.

Clay is my favourite surface.

I grew up watching as much Olympics as I could, checking out all the sports. As a kid, you dream of playing your sport and representing your country and seeing the famous rings.

I missed my roots, so I ended up buying a home in Kansas City.

My goal is to be competing to win tournaments that I’m playing instead of just content with making a quarter.

Being from the Midwest, everyone knows I take pride in representing the U.S. and to have my own racket and bag is really nice.

I like to be interactive, engage with fans and all that and I think the route I took, staying at home, is definitely going to help with that.

I’ve never considered myself a doubles player. I’ve just enjoyed playing it.

Playing main-draw matches helps, and playing in front of crowds and playing in big matches definitely helps, getting them all under your belt.

I’m a massive golf fan.

It’s the tactics, the little things I like to focus on and get better at.

I’ve always had a thing for playing in front of people, and the nerves never really creep in too much for some reason for me.

I definitely don’t take days for granted anymore.

My game is pretty straightforward, I feel like. If there’s a big point I’m looking for a forehand; looking to be aggressive.

If I need to I can play defense, I guess.

I can personally say if I’m not relevant in the singles world and my only choice is to play doubles, I’d probably stop playing tennis.

On the road you can’t go hardcore with your workout and lifting and then play.

I think any success you can have on the tennis court, doubles helps. If you’re playing on the weekend, you’re in the trophy ceremony at the end of it, one of the last guys in the locker room, it can only give you confidence.

The goal for the top American isn’t the top twenty – it’s top ten, top five, number one in the world.

I prefer Cincinnati, personally, over a tournament like Madrid. For me it’s better. There’s a lot to do here, in my opinion.

Family over everything.

Wherever I’m at, if I’m playing well I can put myself into a position to win any tournament, including grand slams.

When you’re watching college tennis and you’re in that close match, there’s nothing better.

There can be some lonely and down moments on tour for sure.

My focus is to do the best I can in singles.

I think clearly I’ve proven I can play at the highest of levels.

I want to win singles titles.

Playing Slams definitely gives you a surreal view of what can happen, and what you can be.

I love being on the clay. It feels very comfortable to me.

There was something about being in Rio, being around the other Olympic athletes and playing for the U.S. It was the most special experience I’ve had.

Grand Slam matches are always tough.

Not many people can say they’ve been the top player in their sport in all of the U.S.

It starts with family – they’ve sacrificed so much for me, with my parents moving away from each other when we were young, for tennis.

I feel like I can move well on the clay. So if I need to get into a longer rally, I can.

I love being from the States and having that pride. But at the same time, there is a lot of expectation.

Hopefully, I can play college tennis for a top program.

Against Rafa or Roger or Novak, it’s about getting over that intimidation, believing you deserve a chance to take them out.

Kansas City – it’s simple living. It has everything that I need.

People lose, it happens.

I’m going to win or lose a match playing on my terms, playing my game, which is big and aggressive and trying to dictate points. Not shying away from that.

Having confidence in your physical shape allows your game to get better with it.

There’s been a couple places where I always loved playing doubles 100%, and obviously I go out there and give it my all.

How many players can say they’re the best in their country? But it’s not a goal I ever thought about.

Tennis is my life, obviously, and it’s my career. But it’s not the be-all, end-all.

If I double-fault or I miss a shot I don’t think I should miss, instead of getting more upset, I can think back to the tough times that my brother went through or trying to make my grandpa proud.

In the past, I would let things get to me and been much more emotional, both positive and negative.

I love playing golf, but it’s so freaking hard.

I appreciate what I’ve been given, and the chance to play tennis for a living is definitely a blessing.