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Since I retired, I very much enjoy watching Serena Williams play. While I was playing, she was one of the toughest players I ever faced. Her ground strokes are so solid, her serve is one of the most powerful in women's tennis, and mentally she is just so strong.

Tennis is so competitive. I guess that's the way it has to be.

Tennis is definitely a star for women in sports.

Serena and I have done some great career planning, and we're playing really at the peak of our tennis right now. I think tennis has been a sport where people play this insane schedule from 14 years old, so of course at 26, it's over. We've really paced ourselves.

I think that tennis is a lady's sport, so we should look out there like ladies.

When you are very little tennis should be fun, it should be a game.

Actually, I really wanted to play against Venus because I have so much respect for both Serena and Venus.

It's just nice to see people enthusiastic about their tennis and want to learn and improve - for me that's the most important thing - I still love my tennis.

I have a passion for playing tennis and enjoy the workload and struggles of performing in this amazing global sport.

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.