The first rounds of a tournament are always tricky because playing tennis takes a lot out of you. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
The thing is, it's not good anyway for eight-year-olds to be out there playing tennis tournaments so soon in their lives. But when I did get to play in a tournament, when I was nine, I was overjoyed. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
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 Image
It's a nice bonus but, you know, I have to pay taxes too. (after winning the Grand Slam Cup. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
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 Image
