I don't have anything to prove ever, ever in my life. If I have something to prove, what does that mean for everyone else? And I think everyone should have that attitude.

Most people that do play nowadays hit really hard. It was good to get someone that hit really hard early on.

I meet people who say, "Girl, I watch every match, and I pray for you." I feel that energy and those prayers. Sometimes when I'm down on the court, in the back of my mind, I'm thinking, "They want me to win. Is there anything else I can give?" It encourages me to do better, to fight harder.

I'm not one to blame anyone else for anything. And I don't think anyone else should either.

I'm Serena Williams on the court, but away I have so many different names. I call myself Butterfly.

You can't underestimate anyone.

I'm so frugal, you wouldn't believe it.