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SERENA WILLIAMS
SERENA WILLIAMS
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I don’t go there thinking I’m going to lose. I never go into a tournament thinking that. I’ll do the best that I can. I need to be at my peak and my best is holding up the trophy. Anything less I wouldn’t be really excited about. So that’s all I can focus on.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are. But it definitely wasn’t easy – it took me a while.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams 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.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I don’t know if I’ve had my share of drama, but I’ve definitely had my share of hard times.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I’m really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I’m really sexy.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams If you smile things will work out.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Am I the greatest? I don’t know. I’m the greatest that I can be.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I wish I could play like Roger Federer.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I don’t have anything to prove ever, ever in my life. If I have something to prove, what does that mean for everyone else? And I think everyone should have that attitude.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I’m not one to blame anyone else for anything. And I don’t think anyone else should either.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you’ve ever had.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams 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.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams
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