Playing (serena) It Always Felt Like Playing

I Find This Accusation So Horrendous, So Monstrous, That I Have Decided To Confront It Head-on By Talking To The Press. I Am Frustrated And Angry. I Believe That I Am Absolutely, 100 Per Cent Innocent. I Assure You: I Have Never Taken Drugs.

Being Black Only Helps Them. Many Times They Get Sponsors Because They Are Black. And They Have Had A Lot Of Advantages Because They Can Always Say, 'it's Racism.' They Can Always Come Back And Say, 'because We Are This Color, Things Happen.'

I Was Never Happy That My Injuries Cut My Career Short And Ultimately Forced My Decision To Step Away From Tennis. I Have Enjoyed My Time Away From The Court, A Period That Has Allowed Me To Experience A Different Side Of Life. However, I Miss The Game And The Challenge Of Competing At The Highest Level Of Tennis, And I Want To Gauge Whether I Can Stay Healthy And Compete Against Today's Top Players.

What Rivalry? I Win All The Matches.

Sometimes You Want To Make Your Own Experiences.