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Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing.

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Venus Williams
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: June 17
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It is very important not to think about losing.
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We're breaking records and we're moving forward. I always expected to win Grand Slams. This was meant to be.
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