Venus Williams
Venus Williams
Venus Ebony Starr Williamsis an American professional tennis player, who is a former World No. 1 and is ranked World No. 6 in singles as of July 25, 2016. She has been ranked World No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association on three occasions, for a total of 11 weeks. She became the World No. 1 for the first time on February 25, 2002, becoming the first black American woman to achieve this feat during the Open Era...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth17 June 1980
CityLynwood, CA
CountryUnited States of America
Her racket is actually fragile -- powerful but fragile,
I was in pain, it was really tough to move and I couldn't move fast. But I really wanted to stay on court because this is my only preparation for the Australian Open. I had to do my best to stay out there so I had to do the right things within my power.
My parents always told us, you know, you have to get your education. You're not supposed to become a statistic.
It takes a lot of hard work to win titles,
I had some great matches but I didn't play too hot today.
I have a lot of respect for her. She was my favorite player growing up. That's why I started grunting; I wanted to be like Monica.
Workout. Lead a balanced life and try to have fun. It's what you make it.
Fingers crossed. Injuries are part of sport, but right now: solid.
Each tournament is important for me, ... Each tournament would do something to my ranking and such kind of thing, step forward for the future. Also I think it's opportunity, the opportunity to do I love, to play my best, to play for the people who appreciate what I do.
Some people say I have attitude- maybe I do...but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.
She played a very aggressive game. I don't think I had an opportunity really to get a rhythm. I would have liked to have hit more balls, but it was OK.
It's a lot of hard work to go to win the title and making these things happen,
This is not just about women's tennis but about women all over the world. At Wimbledon we would like to have equal prize money to prove that we are equal on all fronts. We will keep lobbying on the matter.
Deep down I'm disappointed I'm not able to be ranked higher,