Quote of the day by Serena Williams: "I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by…"

Serena Williams said a champion is defined by how they recover when they fall, not by their wins.

She made the statement at a press conference after her 2013 US Open final win over Victoria Azarenka.

Williams cited Muhammad Ali as an example of someone who overcame setbacks and returned as a champion.

She described falling several times, getting up, dusting herself off, praying, and returning to her desired level.

Resilience, not perfection, is what allows people to adapt and try again after disappointment.