It’s always good to get a smaller tournament under your belt so that by the time you get to the Slams, you have a lot of experience.
I decided I can’t pay a person to rewind time, so I may as well get over it.
When you lose, you get up, you make it better, you TRY AGAIN.
Dad thanks for leaning in by helping me become a role model for young girls.
There’s always another record, then there’s always another person to catch up with or to pass.
I’m an unbelievable designer.
Tennis just a game, family is forever.
I talked with Tom Hanks. I saw that movie ‘Turner and Hooch’ at least 50 times. It took all my guts to go up to him. I went up to him, I was like, ‘Can I have a picture?’ We talked acting; he wanted to know what I was doing. We talked a little tennis. I mean, he knew all about myself and my sister.
I’m a perfectionist. I’m pretty much insatiable. I feel there’s so many things I can improve on.
No one likes getting their nails done more than I do.
My dad is a marketing mastermind.
I feel as a brand I’m here to be around for a long time.
People see me on the court only as a superhero, grunting and winning. They think you’re a robot, and I’m not.
I think my father is probably the best coach ever because if we talk about numbers, he’s got a lot and he’s only had two players.
Venus told me the other day that champions don’t get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn’t get nervous and just do the best I can.
I meet people who say, “Girl, I watch every match, and I pray for you.” I feel that energy and those prayers. Sometimes when I’m down on the court, in the back of my mind, I’m thinking, “They want me to win. Is there anything else I can give?” It encourages me to do better, to fight harder.
I’m not used to crying. It’s a little difficult. All my life I’ve had to fight. It’s just another fight I’m going to have to learn how to win, that’s all. I’m just going to have to keep smiling.
We’re going in really fresh. We’re going to have fresh legs and bodies, we’re going to be able to stay the distance, and that’s our goal.
I was talking to my mom one time, like, “Gosh, I’m 30.” And she’s like, “In your thirties you’re even stronger than in your twenties.” I didn’t believe her, but I have played better in my thirties.
I’m not taking Zika lightly. Especially being older, I definitely am going everywhere protected. I’m protecting myself.