大威一开始就被问到对手的服装 後来大威开玩笑说他也想要那样的袜子XD 後来再被问到如何准备温网 以及对John McEnroe表达对男女同酬支持的看法 最後是对赛事接下来的看法 包括线审们的新衣服 跟认为最强劲的挑战 V. Williams Interview - Day 3 Wednesday, 28 June, 2006 Q. You won the match. Did you win the fashion show? VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah, she looked really cute. She looked real cute. I guess it was a close one, huh? Q. What struck you about her costume? VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, she, you know, was very '70s inspired with like little short running shorts and the high knee socks and that kind of thing. It's really like American apparel right now. Q. Is that part of what women sell to the fans? When you talk about equal prize money, maybe you didn't spend a long time playing tennis on the court, but is fashion part of what you think the women offer the fans? VENUS WILLIAMS: I think individually the players, the women players, view fashion differently. Obviously, for Bethanie, she's always coming out with some kind of new little outfit. Some players are straightforward. As far as equal prize money issue, I don't think it falls in that realm. Q. That was pretty much a perfect start to the defense of your title, wasn't it? VENUS WILLIAMS: Thank you. I felt good out there. She was a worthy opponent. It seemed like I had all the right answers when she came up with some very good shots, too. That helped. Q. What was your preparation for this, having not played any warm up tournaments? VENUS WILLIAMS: You'd be surprised very (smiling). My preparation, I just went home and hit the hard courts, got it done. I really haven't played any preparation tournaments I think since like '98, so it's been a while. My method has worked pretty good. Q. The calf length Dr. J socks, what did you think of them? VENUS WILLIAMS: I liked them. I liked them. I want some, too. I need some with a yellow stripe. Q. 10 pounds from Harrod's. VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah, I have some at home. I haven't worn them on the court. Different colors. I kind of wear them off the court. Maybe I should take an example and wear some on court, too. Q. Is it ever off putting if someone has an incredible outfit, does it ever put you off your game? VENUS WILLIAMS: No, because if someone's incredible outfit puts you off your game, mentally you're not ready to be a professional tennis player (smiling). Q. What did you do to prepare yesterday afternoon and evening? Were you in Harrod's shopping? VENUS WILLIAMS: Was I in Harrod's at Krispy Kreme? No, I just read a book and sat on the couch. My physio made me stretch. I didn't want to do it. Q. What are you reading? VENUS WILLIAMS: A book called Mount Dragon by Lord have mercy, I can't remember. Lincoln Child and I think Douglas Preston, yeah. Q. It seems like your father was waiting for you for a few minutes in training. Did you get a telling off? VENUS WILLIAMS: No. I'm not supposed to be late, but I'm an adult now. He can't really... (laughter). When I was much younger, quite possibly 17. In a way, I wish someone could like really like control me. But not any more. But, you know, I do what I'm told. Obviously, that's the key to success in my game, is following my coach's instructions. It happens to be my dad. Q. Back to fashion. I liked your little tattoo. I haven't seen that before. Can you tell us where you got that. VENUS WILLIAMS: It's from tattoos, like little crystal tattoos I had. I had them at Serena's house in LA. Like if you leave something there and you don't put it away, it disappears, like the house eats it. After about a year, I finally found them again. It was a happy reunion because they're so cute, I love them. Q. Why did you decide to wear them today? VENUS WILLIAMS: I finally remembered. I had them, I found them after the French. Q. You, Amelie, Maria today, Martina and Justine yesterday, won so easily, so quickly. Does that argue against the equal prize money because you went barely an hour on court? VENUS WILLIAMS: No, not at all. It's not a factor in our campaign on equality. Q. What are your thoughts on John McEnroe agreeing with your arguments about equal prize money? He's not a guy that always agrees with you about everything. VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, I respect John McEnroe as a champion, always have. I've only had good things to say about him I feel like in the past. I understand he has four daughters also. I think if he were ever to see his four daughters do anything, in tennis or secularly in the workplace, anywhere in the world, he'd want them to be treated just as well as his sons. So I think he understands that. It's very nice to have a world champion like him, someone who has a respected opinion, to speak up on the women's behalf. I have a lot of respect for him. I'd actually like to say a big thank you to him if I get to see him. If not, please write it in the paper. Thank you, John. Q. Tony Blair, our prime minister, came out in favor of equal prize money. How does that make you feel? VENUS WILLIAMS: I just did hear that. It's very exciting. It's really very exciting because this is something I personally feel very strongly about, that the women players feel very strongly about, something we all have worked very, very hard to definitely be on the same page on and to have a collected effort to really, really, really represent women around the world through the venue of tennis. So the fact that Mr. Blair finds this cause extremely important really gives credence to, you know, the free world that this is something that really makes sense and something that needs to be done. Q. You don't think lopsided matches like the matches today hurt your case? VENUS WILLIAMS: I like winning easy. Normally it means I've played very well. Q. I don't mean you specifically, but collectively the matches that have taken place today. VENUS WILLIAMS: No, it has nothing to do with it. Q. What is your defense to those that would argue it does support the All England Club's position? VENUS WILLIAMS: I would say my defense and the rest of the women on the tour also is that we aren't involved in arguing the points of time spent on court, sets played, that's a moot topic. What it's really about is being treated equal as a human being. That's really our platform, and it's the truth. THE MODERATOR: Can I just butt in here. We have a special questioner here who has won a special children's BBC competition to get the right to put a question to Venus. Ruby, what is your question? Q. Who do you think your toughest opponent will be this year? VENUS WILLIAMS: My toughest opponent this year? Uhm, I think the toughest opponent is, you know, really the whole circumstance, like playing at Wimbledon, knowing that I have the possibility to win it with each round. And sometimes that can be really overwhelming. So sometimes the own fight is within, like within your own head. I feel I've got it down. Done pretty good here. And, uhm, I think I'll be able to overcome it. That was a very nice question. Thanks, Ruby. Q. What did you think of the fashion of the Wimbledon line judges today? VENUS WILLIAMS: Nice. Nice. It was very refreshing. It was definitely, uhm, a throwback to gentle times of the '20s and that sort of thing. I appreciate it, you know, as someone who enjoys fashion. Q. What is it specifically about your game that plays so well on grass? VENUS WILLIAMS: Because I like to play aggressive and I'm all about moving forward and taking my opportunities. I think I just have the mentality also for it. And plus obviously my serve. So all of it I guess plays well into it. --

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