Venus Williams Quotes
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Women's tennis has been around for a very long time - we're talking about the 1800s. But women's soccer hasn't had such a long history, so now they're right at the beginning of really trying to make things equal. We need to continue not only to advocate for women but to have men advocating for women.
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A lot of times when you play... you get this adrenalin that blocks pain.
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When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.
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A lot of times, I don't just do juice; I do the whole thing blended to keep the fiber.
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I'm this overachiever type, I'll just work and work and I'll just do it over and over and over again.
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The most challenging thing is people do see me as a tennis player, but I've had a lot of opportunities because I am a tennis player. And I don't mind that.
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My goal is always the same: to keep the other player from ever scoring a point. That doesn't always happen, but that's what I try for.
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I had skate wing in London. I had mine grilled with lemon and herbs, and it was the perfect seasoning for that fish.
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I knew my destiny was to be in the winner's circle. There were times along the way where I didn't make it there. But I felt my destiny was definitely to win big titles, win lots of titles.
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I'm always on the court with my dad.
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You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.
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Grand Slam losses are hard. I treat myself after losses though, I usually go to McDonald's and I have a hamburger and you know, something. Because you know, you just need to be nice to yourself sometimes after the loss.
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Athletes, like everyone else, at times take supplements but just have to consult your doctors and work on that. It's a process, but it's achievable... It's my job to be healthy.
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No one goes into the office for fun. You go, and even if you love it, you're there to work.
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My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen.
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I try to invest smart. I'm not a baller. I'm not a blinger.
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My dresses are designed to win, so going through it, I think about, what do I want to represent? So, definitely, Vera Wang has been an inspiration for me.
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When you're on top, you're on top.
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I think I can change the game.
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I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.
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Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
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It's what I've trained for, from the first sketch to the fabric. Making dresses that are different from the usual style, and a lot of fun to wear.
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I don't think anyone feels older. You have this infinity inside you that feels like it could go on forever.
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I wear a lot of tight dresses, so I'm like, 'I need to do my sit-ups!'