"Two years ago I lost in the final against Serena and she told me I was going to win."

Garbine Muguruza, after winning Wimbledon on Saturday

"There will be other opportunities."

Venus Williams, after losing to Muguruza in the final

"When I saw her win the French Open last year I thought there would be half a dozen Grand Slam titles in her. Then I saw her more and I had my doubts. But I now feel she can - there are a lot of good signs."

John McEnroe, seven-time major winner on Muguruza

"It was a strange ending because it ended on a challenge. Then she looked up and wondered if it was true - a dream. Her life will change forever."

Tracy Austin, two-time major winner

"Been on tour for a few years now but still when I see Venus in the locker room I get starstruck."

Daria Gavrilova, Australian player on Twitter

"I'm bummed for @Venuseswilliams keep going girl, you have more in you still!"

Lindsey Vonn, American ski star on Twitter

"I don't see anything that would indicate Roger is getting older or anything like that."

Tomas Berdych, after losing his semifinal to Roger Federer

"Everybody's getting taller. I wonder how the game is going to be like in 50 years. It's going to be like we have to raise the net, push the lines in a little bit."

Roger Federer, on the challenges of facing the giants of tennis