US Open 2017's top quotes: From Rafael Nadal's desire to stay young to Sloane Stephens' perspiration woes

New York: Rafael Nadal won his 16th Grand Slam title by sweeping Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open final. Unseeded Sloane Stephens dominated Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 in the women’s singles final to cap quite a comeback from foot surgery. While it was Nadal’s third title at Flushing Meadows, it was Stephens’ maiden Grand Slam victory and she followed it up with a hilarious news conference winning one and all with her abundant charm, wit and exuberance. [caption id=“attachment_4031143” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Rafael Nadal won his 16th Grand Slam while Sloane Stephens claimed her first at US Open 2017. AP[/caption] Like previous editions, this US Open too had its fair share of memorable quotes from the biggest stars of tennis. So, let’s take a look at the top 10 quotes from US Open 2017. “When you look on Center Court, I understand completely the business side of things, but someone who comes back from a drugs sentence — performance enhancing drugs — and all of a sudden gets to play every single match on Center Court, I think that’s a questionable thing to do.” — Caroline Wozniacki criticising the decision to schedule all of Maria Sharapova’s matches on Arthur Ashe court in her first Grand Slam appearance since serving a 15-month doping ban. “I’m a pretty big competitor. If you put me out in the parking lot of Queens in New York City, I’m happy to play there. That’s not what matters to me. All that matters to me is I’m in the fourth round. I’m not sure where she is.” — Sharapova’s cutting response “I don’t want to look like I gonna be his boyfriend, no?” — Rafael Nadal in being asked to sum up Roger Federer’s contribution to the sport. “Of course, Girl. Did you see that check that lady handed me? Like, yes. Man, if that doesn’t make you want to play tennis, I don’t know what will. Man.” — Sloane Stephens on her motivation to win a second Slam after clinching the women’s title. “I was worried about like my boob sweat. Because I was, like, this is a picture they are probably going to use and I look terrible. That’s what I remember most about the picture. Sorry.” — Sloane Stephens

“I always wanted to be young. Even when I was 8 years old, I was not very happy, when it was my birthday, to be 9. Still the same. I am 31 and I am not happy when my birthday is going to be 32.” — Nadal on getting older

“I’m not going to be talking about gambling. You have other questions or not? We’re finished.” — Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov fumes at reporters after his name was linked to a betting investigation. “I’m definitely available to answer questions about tennis. That’s all right now.” — Venus Williams refusing to confirm that sister Serena has given birth to a baby girl. “I hope she’s not a tennis player.” — Garbine Muguruza on Serena’s baby “I was named after the mermaid in Splash and I always thought it was really cool there was a street in a big city that had the same name as me. So from then on, I was always, ‘I want to go there and get a picture next to it.’ Luckily I haven’t done that because that’s really cheesy,” — US Open runner-up Madison Keys With inputs from AFP