Meet Ace the new mascot for the Family Circle Cup. She'll be the first mascot for a tennis tournament. Ace will be on court for awards ceremonies and will sit in the stands during matches, but play will not be disturbed promises Frankie Whelan,
executive director of the tournament.
LINDSAY DAVENPORT
On winning her first title since returning:
"I haven't played much in the past year ... I have a good opportunity over the next few months and my ranking can
only go up. I hope to be in the top five by Wimbledon.''
MICHAEL CHANG
On retiring after the U.S. Open:
"It's been a great ride, and I still have the last part of the ride to go, and that's something I'm very excited about."
JAMES BLAKE
On being the No. 1 player for Davis Cup:
"I've never
really looked a pressure as a bad thing. I've always thought that pressure
is just an opportunity to be doing something that is worthwhile to you and
others as well."