I do expect a lot from myself, but it's also a balance of being... positive and also pushing yourself. Venus Williams balanceexpectlot Change image and share on social
For years I felt that I didn't have enough stamina and then, four years ago, I felt like I was not getting enough air but I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. The medicine for asthma never worked. Venus Williams agoairasthma share on social
The most challenging thing is people do see me as a tennis player, but I've had a lot of opportunities because I am a tennis player. And I don't mind that. Venus Williams challengehavelot Change image and share on social
Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there. Venus Williams goodloselot Change image and share on social
It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine. Venus Williams daddreammine Change image and share on social
I don't even know what my favourite food is anymore, as they are all such bad foods! Venus Williams anymorebadfavourite Change image and share on social
My dresses are designed to win, so going through it, I think about, what do I want to represent? So, definitely, Vera Wang has been an inspiration for me. Venus Williams designdressinspiration Change image and share on social
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. Venus Williams ambassadorathletebring Change image and share on social
For me, being part of the WTA tour is a privilege. Every day I wake up, it's a privilege to be able to go outside and do what I love. It's a privilege to be able to make my own hours, even though they're long, but I make them. Venus Williams dayhourlong share on social
