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.
SERENA WILLIAMSI went on the courts with just a ball and a racket and a hope and that’s all I had.
More Serena Williams Quotes
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I’m a perfectionist. I’m pretty much insatiable. I feel there’s so many things I can improve on.
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You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.
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Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.
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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.
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Family’s first, and that’s what matters most. We realize that our love goes deeper than the tennis game.
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My smile is my favorite part of my body. I think a smile can make your whole body. I want women to know that it’s ok. That you can be whatever size you are and be beautiful inside and out.
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My dad is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, and the easiest going.
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We all know who the real number one is. Quite frankly, I’m the best in the world.
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I was just tired of losing. Life was passing me by.
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I’m thankful to my family, friends, and fans for all of their support.
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I always ask my dad why wasn’t I a lefty? Even when I was younger I wanted to be lefty. I could have been really good.
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I always say that when I’m playing well, no one can beat me. I’m not just saying that to sound full of myself or anything, but it’s true.
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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.’
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I think I can improve a lot. I think I can get a lot better. I feel like there’s much, much more I can do.
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I never thought about leaving a tennis legacy. I always thought about leaving a legacy of fulfillment, living out your dreams, and giving back.
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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.
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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.
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No one likes getting their nails done more than I do.
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I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can’t go out and say, ‘I want a bag of never-say-die spirit.’ It’s not for sale. It has to be innate.
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I’m Serena Williams on the court, but away I have so many different names. I call myself Butterfly.
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I feel like I’m really young and I’m only thinking about my career and continuing playing.
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I’m really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I’m really sexy.
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I think you have to love yourself before you fall in love. I’m still learning to love myself.
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With my website, I’m really interactive. I’ve written a lot of things about me.
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I never left my roots. You can identify me as someone that didn’t become high and mighty. Humility is a defining [trait] all of us can forever learn, and I try to be as humble as anyone can be.
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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.
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