Venus Williams
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It’s not easy. It won’t be easy. It’s not easy for anyone out here,”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams spoke about the difficulty of competing at the professional level.
“I wanted to play a good match,”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams addressed spectators in the stadium following her singles victory.
“A lot of this for me is being able to come back and try to play at a level (and) to play healthy.”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams spoke about her goals for returning to competitive tennis in good health.
“So I know I’ll have to fight for every match. But I’m up for that.”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams expressed her readiness to fight for every match in the tournament.
“and win the match.”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams told the crowd about her determination to win her opening match at the DC Open.
“Each week that I was training, I was, like, ‘Oh, my God, I don’t know if I’m good enough yet.’ And then there would be weeks where I would leap forward. And there would be two weeks where I was, like, ‘Oh, God, it’s not happening.’ Even the week leading up, (I thought), ‘Oh, my gosh, I need to improve so much more.’ So it’s all a head game,”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams reflected on her mindset and training doubts leading up to her return to singles tennis.
“I’m just constantly praying for good health, so that way I could have an opportunity to play with good health,”
Venus Williams · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-23
Venus Williams discussed prioritizing her health after undergoing surgery and taking an extended layoff.