373 Quotes by Serena Williams

You can be whatever size you are, and you can be beautiful both inside and out. We’re always told what’s beautiful and what’s not, and that’s not right.

I always ask my dad, ‘Why wasn’t I a lefty?’ Even when I was younger I wanted to be lefty. I could have been really good.

My coach has said to me, “When you win a match or a tournament, you don’t even think about it – the very next minute you’re like”.

I’ve had to learn to fight all my life – got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.

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.

Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they’re afraid of having too many defined muscles and being made fun of or called unattractive.

Everyone is from Russia. Sometimes I think I’m from Russia, too. All these new Ovas. I don’t know anyone. I don’t really recognise anyone. That’s just how it is. I think my name must be Williamsova.

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’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.