“No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you.”
“I always wanted to be somebody. If I made it, it’s half because I was game enough to take a lot of punishment along the way and half because there were people who cared enough to help me.”
“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
“I don’t want to be remembered as the first black woman who won Wimbledon. I want to be remembered as a tennis player who happened to be black and excelled at her sport.”
“In the field of sports, you are more or less accepted for what you do rather than what you are.”
“I hope that I have accomplished just one thing: that I have been a credit to tennis and my country.”
“Being champion is all well and good, but you can’t eat a crown.”
“The ability to persevere in the face of adversity is what separates the winners from the losers.”
“I always believed in myself, even when others doubted me.”
“Sports is a bridge to equality and understanding among all people.”
“I have always been an athlete. Even before I was a champion, I was an athlete.”
“You can’t let other people’s negativity stop you from achieving your dreams.”
“Success doesn’t come overnight; it’s the result of years of hard work and dedication.”
“If you can keep working hard when no one else believes in you, that’s when you succeed.”
“Winning is not about beating someone else—it’s about being the best you can be.”
“I never wanted to be a symbol; I wanted to be an athlete.”
“Breaking barriers is not easy, but it’s always worth it.”
“It’s not the size of the person that counts, but the size of their heart and determination.”
“You can’t win every match, but you can learn from every experience.”
“Courage is not the absence of fear; it’s the determination to keep going despite it.”
“Every setback is an opportunity to come back stronger.”
“The key to success is staying focused on your goals, no matter the distractions.”
“There will always be obstacles, but don’t let them define your journey.”
“You can’t change the past, but you can shape the future through your actions today.”
“Tennis is not just a game; it’s a way of life and a platform for change.”
“True champions rise above the limitations others place on them.”
“Your attitude determines how far you will go in life.”
“Hard work, perseverance, and faith in yourself can take you further than you ever imagined.”
“Never let anyone tell you what you can’t achieve.”
“The joy of playing the game is just as important as winning it.”
“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”
“Always strive for greatness, even when it seems out of reach.”
“Your legacy is built not just on your victories, but on the way you inspire others.”
“I wasn’t afraid to challenge the status quo and neither should you be.”
“Greatness comes from passion, perseverance, and purpose.”
“The world may not always be fair, but you must always strive to be your best.”
“There’s no substitute for hard work and self-belief.”
“When the odds are stacked against you, that’s when champions are made.”
“Your struggles today are building the strength you’ll need tomorrow.”
“The greatest satisfaction comes from knowing you gave it your all.”
“It’s not about where you start; it’s about where you’re determined to go.”
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.”
“Find your passion and let it drive you to greatness.”
“You don’t have to be the best to start, but you have to start to be the best.”
“Never let the fear of failure stop you from trying.”
“Dream big, work hard, and never give up.”
“In life, as in sports, resilience is the key to success.”
“Your true strength is revealed in the moments of greatest challenge.”
“Each match, each obstacle, is an opportunity to prove yourself.”
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it’s the courage to continue that counts.”