Venus Williams
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Biography
Venus Ebony Starr Williams is an American professional tennis player. She has been ranked as the world No. 1 in both women's singles and doubles by the Women's Tennis Association.
"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."
"Interior design is a business of trust."
"Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner. It's in any game that you're in - a business game or whatever - you can't get complacent."
"All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court."
"Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business."
"I think I can change the game."
"It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine."
"I'm always on the court with my dad."
"Interior design is a business of trust."
"My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design."
"The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design."
"All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court."
"I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family."
"If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home."
"I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts."
"I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain."
"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."
"I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails."
"I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family."
"In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body."
"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."
"Interior design is a business of trust."
"I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth."
"My ambition is to enjoy my life and to do exactly what I want to do. And I'll do that. I will be free."
"I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest."