Venus Williams quotes

Venus Williams is an American tennis player renowned for her powerful game and numerous Grand Slam titles. A trailblazer in women’s sports, she has played a significant role in promoting gender equality in tennis. She remains an inspiration both on and off the court for athletes worldwide. Here are 72 of her quotes:

Some people say that I have an attitude- Maybe I do. But I think that you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there. (Venus Williams)
The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design. View quote
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I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest. View quote
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I don't carry a purse when I fly because I have my Hello Kitty carry-on. I'm the biggest adult supporter. View quote
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I don't come to tournaments to make friends, to go to parties, to hold conversations. I come to be the best, and I'm not mean and cruel and dirty. View quote
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I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts. View quote
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I'd like to imagine that in order to beat me a person would have to play almost perfect tennis. View quote
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Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing. View quote
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If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home. View quote
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When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything. View quote
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Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there. (Venus Williams)
It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine. View quote
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When you're on top, you're on top. View quote
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He is exaggerating, for sure-130 mph approaches the high end for the likes of Sampras. View quote
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I started [following a vegan diet] for health reasons. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and I wanted to maintain my performance on the court. Once I started I fell in love with the concept of fueling your body in the best way possible. Not only does it help me on the court, but I feel like I'm doing the right thing for me. ... I literally couldn't play tennis anymore, so it really changed my life. Because it was starting to take away what I loved, I had to make some changes, I had to change my life. Thankfully, I was able to find something that helped me get back to doing what I loved. ... It changed the pace that I live at. It changed everything. View quote
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To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things. View quote
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Interior design is a business of trust. View quote
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It's what I've trained for, from the first sketch to the fabric. Making dresses that are different from the usual style, and a lot of fun to wear. View quote
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I guess some kids around me had to grow up quickly, had all those problems. But I wasn't one of those kids, or around those kids, not at all. View quote
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Since I started playing at the Olympics in 2000, I have always wanted to do a dress based on Wonder Woman. It should be interesting to wear. And hopefully, it will get me a gold medal. View quote
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The big push for me is the Olympics this year. If I'm healthy, I'm not worried about my ranking. I think I can hit the ball. It's just about my body cooperating. It's about being able to play matches in a row. Right now, I'm not sure how much I can do with that, but we'll see. (Venus Williams)
As far as everyone else's opinion, I mean, if I would have thought that everyone was right, I probably wouldn't have left Compton, so I don't get too caught up on what the next person thinks. View quote
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I guess tennis is my main art, but fashion is definitely very close. View quote
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My dresses are designed to win, so going through it, I think about, what do I want to represent? So, definitely, Vera Wang has been an inspiration for me. View quote
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I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails. View quote
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Venus Williams

Venus Williams - Image
Photo: Tatiana from Moscow, Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Tennis Player
Born: June 17, 1980
Quotes count: 72

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