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I'm definitely not at my best. Honestly, I'm under 50 percent. But I've won stuff under 50 percent before.
When I'm down, I talk to myself a lot. I look crazy because I'm constantly having an argument with myself.
Hopefully, we can build a rivalry and we'll be able to do this a lot. Make a legacy, then retire champions.
I am here to play women's tennis. I'm a lady. Predominantly, most of the time I always like to play ladies.
Hopefully I'll be able to mature one of these days, get serious, and at least have them [kids] pretty fast.
Most people that do play nowadays hit really hard. It was good to get someone that hit really hard early on.
People see me on the court only as a superhero, grunting and winning. They think you're a robot, and I'm not.
If anything, we haven't changed much since we [with Venuse Williams] were kids. We really are the same people.
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.
Couple years ago I was No. 7 and I ended up top. So I kind of like the position that I'm at right now. It's hot.
In the locker rooms, I'm always suggesting, "You need Berlei." Because it's the best brand for women and for me.
I think a smile can make your whole body. Models, they look fabulous, but they don't smile, and they look so mad.
All my life I'd woken up to tennis, tennis, tennis. Even if I don't go to practise, I'm thinking about it all day.
I never close my mind to anything and eventually want to branch out. But for now, tennis is still number one for me.
The tournament means so much to me as well as the things I do in Africa. I thought it could also work well together.
I was glad to watch the soccer because it helps my tennis game, realize maybe they're just rooting for the underdog.
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.
For the younger sisters, we always look up to the older sisters because they're always ahead of us and they always win.
I'm not taking Zika lightly. Especially being older, I definitely am going everywhere protected. I'm protecting myself.
Since I don't look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good.
How many people yell at linespeople? I see it happening all the time. I don't know how many times I have seen that happen.
I was having an out-of-body experience, it was so hot. I felt I was watching someone play in a blue dress, and it wasn't me.
It's a corset design making me look very, very slim and trim. I call it a corset dress. Very Hollywood glamour with the silk.
You just have to prove to yourself that you can go out there and be the best that you can be and not prove anything to anyone.
I've almost lost several times but come through that. Being able to play your way through the tournament is really able to help.
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.
I try not to have too many rituals because I believe that rituals don't help you win. I used to do rituals a lot and it was crazy.
My goal in a couple of years is to try to build a successful fashion house like Armani or Versace. I want that more than anything.
To this day, I don't love my arms. People want more fit arms, but my arms are too fit. But I'm not complaining. They pay my bills.
My coach has said to me, "When you win a match or a tournament, you don't even think about it - the very next minute you're like".
I've always made some legendary comebacks since 1998 when it first started. So that's kind of just been my MO for my whole career.
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.
My fridge is really just vegan: coconut water, Gatorade (my favorite!), cucumbers, mint, kale, vegetables, ginger, and wheat grass.
It's always good to get a smaller tournament under your belt so that by the time you get to the Slams, you have a lot of experience.
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.
We're going in really fresh. We're going to have fresh legs and bodies, we're going to be able to stay the distance, and that's our goal.
I have started to realize that I am really just a world athlete and a world entertainer -- I am a world-known person, I am a global icon.
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.
I would be really excellent in a horror film because I have a great scream. I'd be really good in a comedy too. I'm top, top, top quality.
I grew up watching my mom in the kitchen, that's how I know anything about cooking. I've always wanted to go to a culinary class actually.
I've been getting my reel together. I think they are looking at me more as an actress because I have a lot of potential and a lot of skills.
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.
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.
The knee just isn't 100 percent. It's hard to be out there when you know that you can't play at your best and could potentially make it worse.
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.
I never thought about leaving a tennis legacy. I always thought about leaving a legacy of fulfillment, living out your dreams, and giving back.
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.
I played pretty well in my twenties, don't get me wrong! But my consistency is better [in my thirties], my momentum is better, my wins are quicker.
My story isn't over... This is just a new part of my life. My baby is going to be in the stands - hopefully cheering for me and not crying too much!
I have a wonderful white coat I can wear on the court and also in New York for those rainy days...its lady-like and goes perfect with my personality.