If anything, we haven't changed much since we [with Venuse Williams] were kids. We really are the same people.

The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.

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.

I'm definitely not at my best. Honestly, I'm under 50 percent. But I've won stuff under 50 percent before.

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 know a lot of people who are 12 and doing things they shouldnt be doing. Whether youre an actress or a singer, its always the sexier ones that are selling more tickets or selling more albums.

I think a smile can make your whole body. Models, they look fabulous, but they don't smile, and they look so mad.