Venus Williams successfully turns what could be deemed a negative personality trait into another weapon in her already lethal tennis armoury.

“I'm always mad. You guys know I'm really bratty. This is nothing new, so...”

Serena Williams joins her sister in taking a moment to complete an honest self critique and similarly seems rather content with her findings.

“I love my Toyota 4Runner. I'm sticking with it. I was so proud I actually bought my first car, so I'm definitely sticking with it. For now, at least.”

Melanie Oudin reluctant to let her prized possession go despite picking up a tidy pay packet for her unexpected appearance in the fourth round.

“I think I will beat him in a marathon ‑ easy. I'm pretty good at marathon. I'm a strong guy. I think I'm stronger than him.”

After suffering a straight sets defeat to Roger Federer, Robin Soderling decides it is time to take on the Swiss star at a different sport in the hope that the playing fields may be a little more even.

“I like those sort of challenges, you know. I mean, it's maybe not the most fun match to go through. But I like to beat this guy, you know, because he makes it hard on us, you know, to beat him.”

Roger Federer relishes the prospect of being the first man at these Championships to triumph over Ivo Karlovic and his almighty serve.

“It makes the conditions a little bit different. It does. I would say the ball is flying a little bit more. That's how I felt. And we both kind of took a little time to adjust. Then was okay. It's good. It's a plus, definitely, for the tournament to be able to play. Of course, we haven't seen really bad days so far in the tournament. But I remember a few editions of Wimbledon when we would really have needed a roof. So it's a good thing."

Amelie Mauresmo gives the new Centre Court roof the thumbs up after taking part in the first match to be played under The All England Club's latest investment.

“It was my victory dance. It just came because I was happy. It was planned because all of my matches here after I was doing that.”

After overpowering Fernando Verdasco with his prolific service game, Ivo Karlovic then stunned the No.1 Court crowd with his "victory dance". Yes, Ivo the explanation was needed.