Querrey Answers ATP World Tour Facebook Fans' Questions

© Getty ImagesSam Querrey answered questions from ATP World Tour Facebook fans.

During lunch at the AEGON Championships on Wednesday, defending champion Sam Querrey answered questions from Facebook fans. The American meets British wild card James Ward in the third round on Thursday.

Do you find your mentality on the court different when you're playing a fellow American player than a foreign player? - Nick Leone
Sometimes it is tough to play an American, who is your buddy. You maybe won't fist pump or show how much you want to win like you perhaps would against another guy.

Who do you least like to face, and what separates them from other rivals? - Randeep Uppal
For me, it is Djokovic right now. He has every shot in the book, he makes you work hard for every point. He is on top of his game right now.

Do you believe you can make it into the Top 10? What do you need to improve to get to that level? - Shawn Kaushal
I think I can get into the Top 10 if I keep working hard and work on my return, second serves and put together a run of matches.

How are you enjoy playing doubles with John Isner? - Lavanya Venkatragavan
I love playing with John. It is fun playing together with a friend. We play well together. I'm not sure what tournaments we'll play coming up, but definitely a few on the US swing.

What do you think is holding back Donald Young from being Top 50? - Fernando Valenzuela and Conner Tieszen
Donald is really talented. He has a lot of natural touch and ability. I think he works hard and becomes quicker, faster and stronger there is no reason why he can't be Top 50.

How do you assess the state of American men's tennis right now? - asked by many fans
It's pretty good. We have Roddick, Fish, Isner, myself. We've all done well the past year or so. Yes, no one has won a Grand Slam singles for a few years, but I think American men's tennis is good right now. Of course, the Bryans are top doubles players too.

Do you have any rituals to prepare for a match? - Dino Cujic
I don't do anything particular. I just hang out in the locker room and relax.

What goes through your mind during a match? - Kristin Young
You just try to take a match one point at a time. You always try and focus, be positive and remember the things you have worked on in practice. It is always the same whether I am winning or losing.

What tournament would you like to win the most and why? - Federico Reif
I'd like to win the US Open. As an American it's my favourite tournament I wanted to win growing up. The crowd is behind you and always supports you.

Who were your tennis idols? When did you fall in love with the sport? - La Wanda Watts and Talar Dar
Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi were my idols growing up. I fell in love with the sport when I was 10 and went to a U.S. Davis Cup match.

The Farmers Classic in Los Angeles are excited to have you back to defend your titles. But they ask, do you know how many players have won the LA title three years in a row? Bonus - can you name them?
Erm, I've no idea. Tell me... [Editor: Fred Perry 1932-34 and Don Budge 1935-37]