A reminder that progress and effort are more important than perfection ... It’s about lifting others up as you climb—and these Serena Williams quotes are powerful proof of that mindset.

Serena Williams held strong views on tennis, society as well as her rivals. AFP Sport looks at some of the American's most memorable and occasionally controversial quotes: "Thank you daddy ...

Serena Williams ... cheek moment. Williams truly is the greatest of all time and we're so lucky to be watching her play. Other tennis fans could not get enough of her post-match quote either!

Since Serena Williams returned to the sport at Wimbledon ... her again—which they will be—it’s going to take a special effort to beat her.

After it was all over — after she’d won a thrilling second-round match, then did one of those iconic Serena twirls ... give my best effort because this could be it,’” Williams told ESPN ...

Vogue's September cover star Serena Williams broke down ... Ahead, see some of Williams's most memorable tennis outfits, and read her quotes about how the ensembles were brought to life by her ...

AFP Sport looks at some of the American's most memorable and occasionally controversial quotes ... t be Serena if there wasn't Venus, so thank you Venus. She's the only reason Serena Williams ...