Venus Williams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Venus Williams.

Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player who was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California. She is recognized as one of the most accomplished and influential athletes of her generation. Venus first gained prominence in the late 1990s, along with her younger sister Serena Williams, as they dominated women's tennis.

Venus turned professional in 1994 at the age of 14, but it was in the late 1990s and early 2000s that she truly made her mark. With her powerful and aggressive playing style, she became the first African-American woman to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in singles in 2002. Throughout her career, she has won numerous Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon five times and the US Open twice. Her success in doubles is equally remarkable, as she has claimed 14 Grand Slam titles alongside her sister Serena.

Off the court, Venus is known for her activism and entrepreneurship. She has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and equal pay in tennis. In 2009, she co-founded the Eleven by Venus sportswear line, which promotes the message of strength and empowerment for women. Venus continues to inspire aspiring athletes worldwide with her extraordinary talent, perseverance, and commitment to making a difference both on and off the tennis court.

I've always found the rain very calming.

I've always found the rain very calming.

Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I underst

Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner. It's in any game that you're in - a business game or whatever - you can't get complacent.

In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like traini

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.

I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an a

I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain.

I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.

I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.

I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not l

I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails.

All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have app

All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court.

Interior design is a business of trust.

Interior design is a business of trust.

I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make

I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts.

I think I can change the game.

I think I can change the game.

My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same

My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.

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

Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do... but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there.

I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of re

I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.

Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get

Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're almost ambassadors for peace, because sports brings everyone together.

It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It w

It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine.

I'm always on the court with my dad.

I'm always on the court with my dad.

The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balanc

The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.

Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's enterta

Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business.

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

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