I just could never have imagined that I would be mentioned with Chris Evert or with Martina Navratilova, because I was just a kid with a dream and a racquet. Living in Compton, this never happened before.
The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.
I love designing dresses and tops.
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 opposite of me.
A lifetime with Venus Williams will not be enough.
I think a smile can make your whole body. Models, they look fabulous, but they don’t smile, and they look so mad.
My dad is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, and the easiest going.
We’re sisters, we’re roommates, we’re all that.
It’s amazing, but I guess that happens when you become overly famous. Every week now, I get more famous.
I feel like I’m really young and I’m only thinking about my career and continuing playing.
How many people yell at linespeople? I see it happening all the time. I don’t know how many times I have seen that happen.
What’s going to make me happy is going on the court and holding up trophies, singles and doubles.
The knee just isn’t 100 percent. It’s hard to be out there when you know that you can’t play at your best and could potentially make it worse.
We all know who the real number one is. Quite frankly, I’m the best in the world.
There are people who live, breathe and dress tennis.
My mom’s chicken, with rice and gravy was my favorite dish as a kid, and it still is now. That’s my favorite meal from her or from anybody. It’s a family favorite.
I grew up watching my mom in the kitchen, that’s how I know anything about cooking. I’ve always wanted to go to a culinary class actually.
When you travel so much, the best and most relaxing thing is to just sit on the couch and not move.
I love hitting aces. It’s not easy, but it makes your life a lot easier.
A champion is not defined by their wins but how they recover when they fall.
Joy is the whole game, not just the end game.