I can't become satisfied, because if I get satisfied, I'll be like, "Oh, I've won Wimbledon, I've won the U.S. Open. Now can I relax." But now people are really going to be fighting to beat me.

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 just hate to lose. When I am on the court, it is like my life depends on it.

Everyone is from Russia. Sometimes I think I'm from Russia, too. All these new Ovas. I don't know anyone. I don't really recognise anyone. That's just how it is. I think my name must be Williamsova.

I've never felt invincible. I've never used that word to describe me ever.

What's going to make me happy is going on the court and holding up trophies, singles and doubles.

I love "Phenomenal Woman." The experiences she had of being African American in the U.S. - that itself is a task. I appreciate the hardships Maya Angelou went through for our generation. I'm super influenced by the black people that paved the way for us.