Tennis icon Venus Williams A name that has “always” had to deal with fear and uncertainty throughout his career and now shares how he overcame this insecurity both on and off the field.

“Just because you go out there and put on your game face doesn’t mean you really feel that way,” Williams, 44, said privately. We Weekly “A lot of times, you have to (fake it) until you make it, and then when you do, you’re like, ‘Oh my God, I made it!’ So you get past any self-doubt, but it’s not about not having it, it’s just about how you frame it.”

Williams noted that uncertainty in life is “good,” but it’s more about how someone handles and ultimately overcomes that obstacle. “And for me,” she added, “even if I didn’t feel great that day, I always knew I was prepared for the situation. And that I could actually do it.”

Williams, previously ranked world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, including five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open, and has shared seven doubles titles with her sister. SerenaThe athlete, who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, says the biggest reason for her success is “never giving up.”

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“It doesn’t matter what the score is or how bad of a day it is, just never giving up — that in itself is winning, even if you lose,” he explained. “That was definitely my biggest strength. And not letting things bother me. A lot of times circumstances can bother your opponent or you. Your own performance can bother you. Sometimes you’re playing against yourself, too.”

Williams added that not letting all the noise “get in your way” and enjoying “what you’re doing” is half the battle. “You’ve got to enjoy (the challenge),” he said. “And I’ve always enjoyed the challenge. That’s when you’re at your best.”

That doesn’t mean every match is easy, and Williams has had to fight for most of her wins. WeHe recalled a match in which they were trailing 5-1 in the third set but managed to dig deep and beat their opponent 7-5.

“There were some crazy moments,” she recalled with a laugh. “The interesting part was, I was like, ‘If I just win this game, I know I can do this.’ And I won the game! (I remember) walking up to the net and shaking her hand. She looked at me and I said, ‘What are you going to do?’ So, that was a great moment in itself.”

Looking back, Williams said her ability to stay laser-focused allowed her to take some pressure off herself in the heat of the moment. “You know, you forget you’re on break point and you’re about to lose a game,” she joked.

For Williams, it’s all about giving his best whenever he steps on the court.

“There’s nothing better than having no regrets,” he admitted. “It doesn’t mean you’re always going to win, it just means you’re going to do your best. And it means you left it all out there.”

“You don’t even have to look back,” he added. “You can look forward.”

Another thing that gives the superstar athlete confidence? Her gear. Throughout her career, Williams has made waves with her bold style choices that blend athleticism with high-end fashion, inspiring young tennis hopefuls looking to find ways to express their own signature style.

“When you go out there and you feel like yourself and you know that’s what you feel good about, you feel better about yourself,” Williams said when reflecting on setting trends for players over the years. “That’s very important.”

Of course, making a fashion statement also means taking care of the clothes themselves, and for that Venus turns to Downy, a high-end piece perfect for a world-class athlete.

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“I’ve always been a fan of Downey’s. I’ve always used it, I feel like everyone uses it,” Williams gushed. We“I sweat a lot. Yes, I have to wash my clothes. … I train for hours and hours and I have to be careful with my clothes, especially my game clothes. So this was a great opportunity to talk about my sweating and how I manage it and how I maintain that.”

Williams notes that keeping her fabrics fresh really does “make a difference” in performance—which is why Rinse & Refresh is a must-have for every load. The product will remove even the most stubborn odors and residue trapped in the worst sweat-affected fabrics after just one wash, guaranteed.

“I think we’ve all had that moment where you put something in the wash and then you take it out and you’re like, ‘I’ve got to wash it again.’ And we’re all busy. Nobody wants to do the same thing twice,” Williams said. We“So knowing that this is going to go (straight into the dryer) and I can move on with my life? Yeah, that’s great to know.”