Patrick McEnroe Quotations

My goal is still the same as it was when I got here -- to win the Cup and have camaraderie. We've got that part, we have the guys who are committed. ... It would be nice to win it.

Obviously, playing on grass should help our cause, but at the same time we know the Chileans are capable of playing at a high level on any surface, particularly when they are representing their country. We will not take them lightly.

He fought his heart out like he always does. This is Davis Cup and crazy things happen. This was crazy.

Having Andre interested is a good thing. He realizes he has some work to do for himself, to see where he is. But anytime he says he's interested, it gets my attention.

He's got some real momentum now. Now it's just a question of how good he can be.

He is the leader. He's been around long enough that he's earned that right. I love his effort, and I love his intensity.

I wouldn't say it's been haunting us, but it was certainly a difficult loss. We obviously had a great team. But, you know, that is behind us.

I think that was a tough loss to take. I watched most of the match. He was up two sets to love and up 3-love in the third. I went off to an ESPN production meeting, which I'm now sorry I did. When I looked up 45 minutes later, it was two sets apiece. I couldn't figure out what happened.

Our guys are eager to bring the Davis Cup back to the US. I feel our chances to win this year are as good as anyone's, but we are expecting a tough fight from the Romanian team.

I was very impressed with James' play. I think he's taken his game up a level or two.

We had fun. I told them they had to take it easy on us.

The problem is really the schedule is overcrowded. I don't think it's a Davis Cup problem, per se. It's a tennis problem.

We had some very good options out there. My position was based on talking to my players, and taking a roll call of what they wanted and what I thought was best for our team.

Both our guys are going to be ready.

We got a nice break with the first match being at home. I certainly don't take it lightly that we're playing Romania because they have a solid team.

Andy will be prepared either way. No matter who they play, I like our chances.

Our doubles are sharp, and I expect them to play well.

They've all set themselves up for a career year.

Davis Cup is obviously important to these guys. To know that we have a chance next year is exciting for us.

I'll be surprised if Massu can walk at the U.S. Open. I certainly don't think of him as a threat to win the U.S. Open.

I really look for them to do well this year.

I just wanted him to relax, not get too hyped up. I wanted to see him sort of calm out there, trust his game and his ability.

He's our No. 1 player, and he's extremely confident on grass. But by no means is this a guarantee we are going to win.

I am not going to commit to him either way. There are too many options.

I never suspected that we or any one person or program can create Serena Williams or John McEnroe or Pete Sampras.

I think I have a newfound respect for what my parents did, to create two players - one who was really good and another who was pretty good.

Instant replay is going to be awesome. For too long, tennis has been stuck in its traditions, which is part of its strength as a game. But you have to be able to change some things and get fans interested.

Being a celebrity is like being raped, and there's absolutely nothing a player can do about it.

The draw certainly worked out well for Roddick and Agassi. Because, basically, you want to avoid Federer at all costs. And for Federer, any draw is a good one.

All the guys feel like this could be the year. We have a chance to go deep into the event and as good a chance as anybody to win it.

All the guys feel like this could be the year.