I set that record back in 1987, when I won Wimbledon for the ninth time and established myself as the greatest tennis player of all time.”
-- Carrie (Chan vs. Cortez )

Importance: This is Carrie's thought as she watches Nicki playing the match that ties Carrie's record. The fact that Carrie considers herself “the greatest tennis player of all time” is rather subjective, even considering this record. Nicki's win pushes Carrie out of retirement for one last season of professional tennis.

Afterward, during my press conference, it was confirmed that my win had officially broken me into the top ten. I was seventeen years old and the number ten player in the world.”
-- Carrie (1975-1976 )

Importance: This is one of many milestones Carrie experiences on her way to being a tennis great.

Just shy of thirty, I was not just great. But the greatest. Of all time.”
-- Carrie (1984-1989 )

Importance: This is one example of Carrie's view of herself. Though Javier has urged...