442 Quotes by Venus Williams

The first rounds of a tournament are always tricky because playing tennis takes a lot out of you.

One thing I've done is surround myself with people who are as good as me or better.

I want to get better. Every time you lose, you learn from it, and after every win, you look to building on the tempo.

When you're on top, you're on top.

I was a teenager with braces and into sporty dresses with bright colors and cut-outs. For awhile, I really experimented with what I wanted to do. Some really extreme things, I recall.

Early in the morning, it's super tough for me to eat right away, but I still need energy for practice. I try to start out with a protein smoothie, a green juice, or some sort of fruit.

No one goes into the office for fun. You go, and even if you love it, you're there to work.

I've been very focused on my career outside of tennis.

I have always said that after sport, I wanted a life, I wanted an opportunity, I wanted to be able to do something. And if something happens - the economy falls out or the dollar is worthless, anything could happen - you have to be ready to work. And I'm ready.