Words of the week

THE most special, most sacred tennis court in the world. – Novak Djokovic on playing on Wimbledon’s hallowed Centre Court.

IF you can’t deal with the media, it’s very difficult to be a professional tennis player. – Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker.

THE court meant the world to me. – Tennis legend Serena Williams on her tearful exit from Wimbledon.

I HOPE the fans like it and don’t think that it’s a bit weird that I’m sort of staring at them and screaming at them for like an hour. – Andy Murray after his second round win at Wimbledon.

I WORRY about everything. I worry that I won’t be able to do Countdown. I worry, worry, worry. – Anne Robinson, the new presenter of Countdown.

SOCIAL care remains an absolute priority for this Government, and for me. – Sajid Javid, the new Health and Social Care Secretary.

CHEERIO, cancer! After chemotherapy and surgery, I’ve not got breast cancer any more. – Government minister Chloe Smith reveals she is clear of breast cancer.

IT doesn’t take a huge leap of imagination to see how you can go from being happily married to the kind of person who gets caught so uncomfortably on CCTV. – Sarah Vine on being the spouse of a Cabinet minister.

A YEAR’S gap is incredible. – The Queen on her first visit to Scotland since last summer.

I WISH we could do without them but unfortunately we cannot. – Cricket legend Michael Holding tells The Yorkshire Post about his disdain for politicians.

JUST such a lovely person to be around. – Carol Vorderman’s tribute to Christine Talbot who hosted the ITV programme for the final time on Wednesday.

I FEEL like I’ve been the luckiest woman in the world. – Christine Talbot on her Caldenar farewell.

IF I can be half the MP Jo was, that will be pretty good going. – Kim Leadbeater’s tribute to her late sister Jo Cox after winning the Batley and Spen by-election.