I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.
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.
I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails.
Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're almost ambassadors for peace, because sports brings everyone together.
I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain.
I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts.
If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home.
I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.
I love design.
The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.
My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.
I'm always on the court with my dad.
It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine.
I think I can change the game.
Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business.
All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court.
Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner. It's in any game that you're in - a business game or whatever - you can't get complacent.
Interior design is a business of trust.
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.