By Chris Oddo              Photo Credit: Mark Peterson/Corleve

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“I think the golfer has got a better chance than Caroline.” – Cliff Drysdale, when asked by Chris Evert who had a better chance to win a Slam this year, Caroline Wozniacki or Rory McIlroy.

 

“I have seen more hospitals these last six months than anything, so no more for me.” – Kim Clijsters, on whether she had gotten her ankle scanned after she turned it in her round of 16 match against Li Na.

 

“No offense but C-Woz has no offense,” – Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated, via Twitter, commenting on Caroline Wozniacki’s lack of firepower during her match against Kim Clijsters.

 

“That's why I didn't celebrate when I won the set, just to make it up, you know.” – Roger Federer, explaining the loud roar he let out after saving the fourth break point at 5-3 in the 2^nd set against Juan Martin Del Potro.

 

“When you’re eight, ten feet behind the baseline, there’s no way you can pass anyone.” – Chris Evert, commenting critically on Caroline Wozniacki’s defensive nature.

 

“The Maestro is starting to wave his magic wand right now.” – Patrick McEnroe, on Roger Federer’s stellar play vs. Juan Martin Del Potro.

 

“I start laughing every time because the media talks to me like I'm finishing my career and I only have one year left and time is running out.” – Caroline Wozniacki, on the media’s persistent line of questioning regarding her lack of a Grand Slam title.

 

“Your mind is sometimes boiling and it's difficult to think.” – Victoria Azarenka, on how tough it is to keep it together mentally in big matches.

 

“That was such an important point, and I really just tried to hit a Nadal forehand.” – Kim Clijsters, on the big forehand she hit against Caroline Wozniacki in the second set tiebreaker, which led to match point.

 

“Either I have been around for a long time or I'm extremely fit.  You decide which way you want to describe it.  I don't know.  But I'm happy.” – Roger Federer, on playing his 1,000^th match.

 

“About Maria, I mean, what can I say?  For sure that is pretty annoying and it's just too loud.” – Agnieszka Radwanska, responding to questions about the level of noise made by some of the grunters on tour.  

 

“Where is the linesman when you need him.” Brad Gilbert, commenting on yet another poor call by a linesman that effectively cost Rafael Nadal the first set against Tomas Berdych.