"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."
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Venus Williams
Tennis Player
Venus Williams is a professional tennis player known for her powerful game and advocacy for gender equality in sports.
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Venus Williams
Tennis Player
"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
Tennis Player
"I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest."
Venus Williams
Tennis Player
"Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will."
Venus Williams
Tennis Player
"My motto is: I'm alive, so that means I can do anything."
Venus Williams
Tennis Player
"In my mind, I'm always the best. If I walk out on the court (and) I think the next person is better, I've already lost."