"I think I'm definitely at my best now.
"I think I understand the game more. Trying different kind of shots, too, lately. Trying to add some variety.
"I think the Wimbledon win helped me a lot to change my mentality, to realize not everything had to be perfect all the time.
"That's helped me -- if I don't have a perfect practice, I don't get really upset about the whole tournament. I think that helps me to relax."
--Venus Williams, five-time Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medal womens' doubles winner in Beijing, discussing the importance of confidence and relaxation after her third round victory at the U.S. Open on Saturday, August 30, 2008.
Excerpt from Reuters.com 8/30/2008.
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