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Venus Williams Biography

Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 8 in the WTA singles rankings. She is generally regarded as one of the all-time greats of women's tennis and, along with younger sister Serena Williams, is credited with ushering in a new era of power and athleticism on the women's professional tennis tour.

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Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.

Believe, Confidence, Fitness, Point, Pretend

So what if you fail? At least you'll know what not to do when you try again.

Basketball, Fail, Failure, Know, What If

I guess it's a little bit sentimental, but at the time I was really very focused in on really my performance. Afterward, it was really just a breath of fresh air, just like, 'Oh, yes, I'm back now. I'm doing good. '

Air, Littles, Performance, Sentimental, Yes

I knew my destiny was to be in the winner's circle. There were times along the way where I didn't make it there. But I felt my destiny was definitely to win big titles, win lots of titles.

Big, Circles, Destiny, Make, Winning

Anything which draws attention to me because I am so attractive.

Attention, Attractive, Draws

When youre on top, youre on top.

Sports, Top

In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.

Like, Preparation, Say, Sports, Tennis

I feel a little more tired than usual,. . . Ive had to recover from everything, my illnesses and things this summer. Its not perfect circumstances, but Im definitely going to be out there and hopefully have my letdown after the Open. . . I think Ill go in mentally a lot better. When it comes down to it I dont think anyone really wants to play me because I have a lot of weapons and not a ton of weaknesses. My main weakness would probably be an occasional self-destruction mode. So Ill try not to touch that red button accidentally.

Hopefully, Summer, Thinking, Tired, Usual, Weakness

If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home.

Competitor, Competitors, Home, Sports

My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me. ' You have to say, 'That can happen to me. ' So always be aware that things can happen.

Athlete, Aware, Motto, My Motto, Say

As long as we're fit, we just have so much to give on the court.

Court, Fit, Give, Giving, Long

I believe I live in a black and white. I think things are like either black or white. I don't really believe that much in the gray. I think that there's gray for a lot of people, but I don't live in the gray. I realize whatever action I have or take, it's going to have a consequence -- either good or bad. So I live my life in a way where I don't have bad consequences. I just notice there's a lot people around me just live in the gray. I don't know, for me, I'm just really straightforward.

Action, Believe, Black And White, Notice, Straightforward, Thinking

My ambition is to enjoy my life and to do exactly what I want to do. And I'll do that. I will be free.

Ambition, Enjoy, Free, Life, Want

It's what I've trained for, from the first sketch to the fabric. Making dresses that are different from the usual style, and a lot of fun to wear.

Dresses, Firsts, Fun, Style, Wear

In my mind, I'm always the best. If I walk out on the court (and) I think the next person is better, I've already lost.

Already, Person, Player, Tennis, Think, Thinking

I think I can change the game.

Change, Game, Games, I Can, Think, Thinking

If you give me a short shot I will attack you. I'm not a baseliner who rallies. I try to get the point over with.

Attack, Baseliner, Giving, Short, Tennis, Trying

Just always believe in yourself. "Champions adjust. " It's a line I learned from Billie Jean King, and sometimes your dream adjusts. Be willing to adjust with it and see where your opportunities. . . sometimes a door closes but a window opens, so just follow your dreams and continue. You never know where it's going to take you.

Adjust, Believe, Continue, Door, Dream, Opportunity

Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do. . . but I think you have to.

Athlete, Attitude, Maybe, Say, Sports

There were a lot of people shouting out. I know it's not proper tennis etiquette, but this is the first time I've ever played here that the crowd has been behind me like that. Today I felt American, you know, for the first time at the U. S. Open. So I've waited my whole career to have this moment and here it is. . . . It was great. It was awesome. It was like winning gold.

Careers, Crowd, Moment, Open, People, Winning

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