Categories Quote by Serena Williams

Serena Williams has always been my idol... and Venus. They are the reason why I wanted to pick up a tennis racket.

— Coco Gauff

Serena is an icon of women's sport.

— Steph Houghton

Serena Williams is my sports idol.

— Christen Press

Everyone in this room knows that Venus is probably one of the greatest people on the tour. She's really great. She's super professional. Complete…

— Serena Williams

We have a lot of great lesbian role models in tennis. I mean, Martina Navratilova in her heyday was probably the greatest female athlete…

— David Furnish

Actually, I really wanted to play against Venus because I have so much respect for both Serena and Venus.

— Elena Vesnina

I admire Serena Williams, because, I mean, who doesn't admire Serena Williams?

— Johanna Konta

I do appreciate a woman who has a passion for sports and knows their stuff.

— Jerry Ferrara

Since I retired, I very much enjoy watching Serena Williams play. While I was playing, she was one of the toughest players I ever…

— Monica Seles

So many players play Serena Williams, and so many players may catch her on a bad day, but she finds a way. She finds…

— Howard Bryant

I love Serena [Williams]. Seeing what Serena's done in her field has been incredible.

— Tom Brady

She [Serena Williams] played some great shots, but so did I, and that was the only difference.

— Jennifer Capriati