Serena Williams Quotes

I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight. So I've been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won't be bulky.

Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can.

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.

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.

I don't know if I've had my share of drama, but I've definitely had my share of hard times.

I wish I could play like Roger Federer.

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.

It's a lot of bling to play with. You got to have the bling.

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 playing to around 30% of my potential - you'd be shocked at what I could do.

Hopefully, we can build a rivalry and we'll be able to do this a lot. Make a legacy, then retire champions.

I decided I can't pay a person to rewind time, so I may as well get over it.

No one likes getting their nails done more than I do.

I can't become satisfied, because if I get satisfied, I'll be like, "Oh, I've won Wimbledon, I've won the U.S. Open. Now can I relax." But now people are really going to be fighting to beat me.

I'm an actress, model and athlete, and I'd put athlete third on the list.

I am basically a blazer. If I were a clothing item, I would be a legging and a blazer.

Tennis just a game, family is forever.

I just hate to lose. When I am on the court, it is like my life depends on it.

I've never felt invincible. I've never used that word to describe me ever.

I'm an unbelievable designer.

My dad is a marketing mastermind.

My goal in a couple of years is to try to build a successful fashion house like Armani or Versace. I want that more than anything.

I've developed a karaoke habit. I've become a crooner.

I feel as a brand I'm here to be around for a long time.

I was just tired of losing... Life was passing me by.

Dad thanks for leaning in by helping me become a role model for young girls.

Everybody who plays me plays me so hard because they always want to beat me.

We're going in really fresh. We're going to have fresh legs and bodies, we're going to be able to stay the distance, and that's our goal.

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.

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

I am here to play women's tennis. I'm a lady. Predominantly, most of the time I always like to play ladies.

I would be really excellent in a horror film because I have a great scream. I'd be really good in a comedy too. I'm top, top, top quality.

I love metaphors. I've never been on this train. ... If I'm standing on the middle of a track, I'm definitely going to get derailed. I have to make sure that I'm on the train and not in front of it.

I don't go thinking I'm going to lose. I never go into a tournament thinking that. I'll do the best that I can.

You can't underestimate anyone.

There's one thing I'm really good at, and that's hitting the ball over a net, in a box. I'm excellent.

I think my father is probably the best coach ever because, if we talk about numbers, he's got a lot and he's only had two players.

I'll probably be wearing something fun and sexy as usual, but I can't say it will be the 'Catsuit.'

You can't play well if you don't look good.

I've been getting my reel together. I think they are looking at me more as an actress because I have a lot of potential and a lot of skills.

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.

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

If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.

I know a lot of people who are 12 and doing things they shouldnt be doing. Whether youre an actress or a singer, its always the sexier ones that are selling more tickets or selling more albums.

I'm always learning new things.

I don't want to end my career and then start something. I like to do something while my career is still hot and I've always enjoyed designing.

I love hitting aces. It's not easy, but it makes your life a lot easier.

I've always considered myself the best and the top. I never considered that I was out of it.

I think a smile can make your whole body. Models, they look fabulous, but they don't smile, and they look so mad.

I never thought about leaving a tennis legacy. I always thought about leaving a legacy of fulfillment, living out your dreams, and giving back.