Quotes by Brad Gilbert

“One thing about Andre, ... never underestimate him.”

“I think hes really putting all his eggs in one basket and getting ready for the Open.”

“Hes pushing the envelope, ... All these guys when they turn 30 can say, I can work hard and still make it happen. ”

“I dont know anybody who could take nine weeks off and then — boom — come back and win a tournament.”

“Twenty years ago, youd see guys busting rackets in locker rooms. Today they do it in their hotel rooms.”

“The brain is big in every sport, ... Andre has become a swollen brain out there. He doesnt go for winners on every ball. Thats what Andy is striving to do. Thats what we are striving for. Hes like a piece of clay right now. I dont think its good thing at any sport if youre too good at 21 or its too easy. You have to keep working and keep improving and he can do that. Hes 21 and hes getting better.”

“The biggest disappointment of the first round was the four teenagers, who won only one set among them. I could see Murray losing to Juan Ignacio Chela but maybe in five sets, four sets, a brutal match.”

“Its not like football where the officials take two or three minutes to review the call. The umpire sees it in 10 seconds, so it doesnt disrupt play at all.”

“Im all for a change. Theres a lot of coaching that goes on now. Im not sure I want the coach on the court the whole match, but why not let the player talk to the coach between sets? It gives TV people something to talk about, and it adds to the experience for fans and viewers.”

“Tiger would probably be a lot like Roger if all the golf tournaments were match play. Tiger is phenomenal, but he cant stop somebody from doing something. Besides the guys hoping that Federer loses, hes always got the opportunity to stop the other guy.”

Theres always a learning curve, where youve got to learn what your subject is all about.