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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 I think in life you should work on yourself until the day you die.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams 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.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I’ve had to learn to fight all my life – got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I think you have to love yourself before you fall in love. I’m still learning to love myself.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Growing up I wasn’t the richest, but I had a rich family in spirit. Standing here with 19 championships is something I never thought would happen. I went on a court just with a ball and a racket and with a hope.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I love tennis more than designing because it’s actually easier and I don’t get nearly as nervous.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams You can’t underestimate anyone.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams My dad is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, and the easiest going.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams It’s me, and I love me. I learned to love me. I’ve been like this my whole life, and I embrace me. I love how I look. I love that I’m a full woman and I’m strong and I’m powerful and I’m beautiful at the same time. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Serena WilliamsSerena 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.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams If I have a daughter and she plays tennis, and I have a son who plays tennis, I wouldn’t say that my son deserves more money because he’s a man. I would say they deserve the same amount of money.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I’m a high-performance athlete: I’m running, I’m sprinting, I’m sliding, I’m doing pretty much everything and the last thing I want to worry about is my chest. I want to just worry about playing the sport at the highest level that I can.
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All the world needs from you is a kind smile and a stubborn heart.
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