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It looks like collaboration is a large part of your success on and off the court. SS: Absolutely! There is no “I” in team and without collaboration with others where people are working together for a common goal, there is no team, there’s no organization, and there’s no group of people that can work towards something alone. So I definitely think that collaboration and collaborating is super important especially with the foundation because we have to put all of our resources together. As a nonprofit organization, everything we do is either a partnership or some type of collaboration. Like I said, the biggest thing is that there is no “I” in team. And how are you feeling about your tennis, your body, your mind during this crazy year? SS: My tennis is okay, it’s getting back to where it should be. My body is good. My mind, I’m working on it. I think through this pandemic and the beginning part of this year, I’ve been through a lot. And I’m definitely not afraid to say that I’ve talked to my therapist multiple times a week to get through this. Working on yourself is really important. Keeping your mind fresh, sharp and ready to go is essential. I’m trying to keep myself above the water in a very crazy ever-changing world; I’m definitely not the only one. What would fans be surprised to find out about you? SS: Oh, that I own a food truck in South Florida! Wow! That is something I would not expect to hear from a tennis player! SS: Yeah, it’s called Gold Soul Barbecue (https://goldsoulbbq.com)! It is super good! The BBQ ribs and cornbread are quite popular. I’m hungry!