The first rounds of a tournament are always tricky because playing tennis takes a lot out of you. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
We're breaking records and we're moving forward. I always expected to win Grand Slams. This was meant to be. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
The most challenging thing is people do see me as a tennis player, but I've had a lot of opportunities because I… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Tennis has been around for so long - women have been playing the majors since the 1800s. Other sports have not had… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I always show up to the office sweaty! I'll come in between workouts in a tennis skirt drenched in sweat. The only… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I know it's not the most important thing for me to win the most grand slams and be remembered in this world.… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
After almost 30 years of playing this sport, I've learned something. I've learned that, no matter what happens, or happened... or where… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Serena and I have done some great career planning, and we're playing really at the peak of our tennis right now. I… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I know it's not the most important thing for me to win the most Grand Slams and be remembered in this world.… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I love seeing people be successful! I love that. It's wonderful. There's enough room for everybody. — Venus Williams Copy Share
Rain is good for me. I feel like I achieve clarity actually when it rains. The longer I have to sit and wait, the… — Venus Williams Copy Share
I feel a little more tired than usual, ... Ive had to recover from everything, my illnesses and things this summer. Its not perfect… — Venus Williams Copy Share
Just always believe in yourself. "Champions adjust." It's a line I learned from Billie Jean King, and sometimes your dream adjusts. Be willing to… — Venus Williams Copy Share
The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling. — Venus Williams Copy Share
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,… — Venus Williams Copy Share
It's a nice bonus but, you know, I have to pay taxes too. (after winning the Grand Slam Cup. — Venus Williams Copy Share
It's easy to stand back, but to move forward and take a chance, that takes a little more guts, a little more courage. — Venus Williams Copy Share
Everyone is always working on their body and trying to make it the best that they possibly can. That's what I do every single… — Venus Williams Copy Share
For me, being part of the WTA tour is a privilege. Every day I wake up, it's a privilege to be able to go… — Venus Williams Copy Share
