[As for Venus, she is making sure that everyone knows just how tough Serena is to beat.] I think she's playing good, ... It doesn't matter how Serena is playing because her competitive spirit is so high. You have to go to the ends of the earth to beat her. |
[Rusty but ready, Serena and Venus Williams wasted little time in their first step toward a possible fourth-round clash.] If she wins or loses, ... I'm extra motivated either way. |
And it was quite hot so there were a lot of factors. |
Are you guys ready for the Williams sisters? We'll see you on Sunday. |
Are you ready for the Williams sisters? ... We'll see you on Sunday. There's going to be a lot of hard hitting and a lot of hard serving. We'll both have some tricks up our sleeves. |
At least I won one, |
At the same time, ... I feel like I have enough experience to get here and really know what it takes every day and every match, no matter what someone brings to me. |
At this stage, after my [wrist] surgery [last year], I enjoy each win much more. |
But just to have Maria and myself here was a really special thing. |
Deep down I'm disappointed I'm not able to be ranked higher, |
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. |
Even though I've won major tennis tournaments, been on television, radio and numerous magazine covers, seeing my picture on McDonald's packaging was one of the coolest and most exciting moments of my life - I literally beamed when I saw it. McDonald's Global Casting Call will give people around the world the chance to feel the same excitement I did that day. |
Every single point will be (important), ... More than anything I'll just have to compete better. I got a lot of tricks from Serena just watching her. She inspired me so many times. I got motivated by her in the early part of my career, and even now. |
Every single thing she does motivates me. I guess not every single thing, but at least on the tennis court when she gives her best. |
Fingers crossed. Injuries are part of sport, but right now: solid. |