"If you don't feel that you can improve, then you don't know nothing about life, because nothing is perfect in this life."

Rafael Nadal said after romping in to win his record 8th French Open title.

"I want to go out in my peak. That's my goal. But have I peaked yet? I definitely want to continue my journey to get a few more."

Serena Williams, after beating Maria Sharapova to clinch her 16th Grand Slam title at the French Open.

"We got what we deserved. I didn't even recognize the team that was out there tonight."

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, after the Heat was beaten 113-77 by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

"After this victory the players will feel more confident. They know of their potential and now they know that this team can win."

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, after his team defeated France 3-0 in a friendly.

"I'm not in as bad shape as I thought I was. Overall it was a good run, I can't complain. It's sub 20."

Usain Bolt, after winning the 200m at the Bislett Diamond League in a world-leading time of 19.79 seconds on Thursday.

"I played pretty much every Slam for about seven years and I missed it. It was difficult watching and not being there. You realize how much you love competing and you love being around the tournaments."

Andy Murray, commenting on missing the French Open.

(China Daily 06/16/2013 page8)