373 Quotes by Serena Williams

If I’m winning, I have to act like I’m not bored. If it’s A tough match, I have to act like I’m having A good time. I’m a drama queen.

I definitely have found a balance. I’ve had so many offers in the past to do different movies or different things and I always choose tournaments over it.

I’m an athlete and I’m black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I’m paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, ‘You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.’

Couple years ago I was No. 7 and I ended up top. So I kind of like the position that I’m at right now. It’s hot.

There’s always another record, then there’s always another person to catch up with or to pass.

I have started to realize that I am really just a world athlete and a world entertainer – I am a world-known person, I am a global icon.

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.

My dad is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, and the easiest going.

Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you’ve ever had.