I try to get in some extra carbohydrates and protein the night before and during my pre-match meal. I also eat about 200 calories right after to help rebuild my muscles.
A lot of times, I don’t just do juice; I do the whole thing blended to keep the fiber.
The principle of the design – the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.
The day I’m not improving will be the day I hang up the racket.
Ruth’s Chris is my favorite restaurant, and I always order the rib eye, medium-rare.
I had skate wing in London. I had mine grilled with lemon and herbs, and it was the perfect seasoning for that fish.
I think I can change the game.
I have a lot of good role models in my family for things off the court – like my older sister, who’s a lawyer. I don’t like writing papers, but she’s helped me a lot. It’s nice to have an art and business background because they tie together perfectly.
If I don’t wear something I feel confident in, I don’t play as well.
No matter who you are, the grass is never greener on the other side.
I’m not a trend person. I don’t want to look to my right and see somebody in the same thing.
When you lose, you’re more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.
I love playing the game. I always have. Of course, winning matches makes it much sweeter. The wins and the losses always lead to these big moments, unless you’re Serena Williams.
I’m this overachiever type, I’ll just work and work and I’ll just do it over and over and over again.
Tennis has been around for so long – women have been playing the majors since the 1800s. Other sports have not had professional leagues for women for as long.
Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling.
One who is persistent will excel.
Sometimes women who are taller aren’t comfortable with it, but I love being tall.
Life is challenging but I’m always up for a challenge.
The thing is, it’s not good anyway for eight-year-olds to be out there playing tennis tournaments so soon in their lives. But when I did get to play in a tournament, when I was nine, I was overjoyed.
I love the food in Thailand because of the exotic spices they use. Their style of cooking is unique to their culture and always amazing.
I have been playing tennis for a very long time. Tennis is my life. I see my life in other places, and there are other challenges for me.
A lot of times when you play… you get this adrenalin that blocks pain.
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.
When I play my match, I can’t think about anything else except what I’m doing on my side of the net.
The first rounds of a tournament are always tricky because playing tennis takes a lot out of you.
I’m always on the court with my dad.
I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.
Just know what’s inside your food.
It’s what I’ve trained for, from the first sketch to the fabric. Making dresses that are different from the usual style, and a lot of fun to wear.
If you’re not a competitor, you’ve just got to go home.
That’s what you feel as an athlete. Pretty much our job is to make the impossible happen every day. It’s like magic, you know. I like that.
My motto has always been that you can’t say, ‘Oh, it won’t happen to me.’ You have to say, ‘That can happen to me.’ So always be aware that things can happen.
I’ve always found the rain very calming.
I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.
Grand Slam losses are hard. I treat myself after losses though, I usually go to McDonald’s and I have a hamburger and you know, something. Because you know, you just need to be nice to yourself sometimes after the loss.
I try to invest smart. I’m not a baller. I’m not a blinger.
If I didn’t play tennis I don’t know where I’d be.
I guess tennis is my main art, but fashion is definitely very close.
My dad loves to eat, and he loves everything I make!
I always show up to the office sweaty! I’ll come in between workouts in a tennis skirt drenched in sweat. The only time that I actually look presentable is at meetings.
In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it’s always possible.
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