We take a look at the best quotes to come out of the sporting world this week

IT’S been a week of dummy spats in the world of sport headlined by none other than republican presidential candidate Donald Trump towards an NBA legend. So with that, we bring you the quotes of the week.

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IT’S been a week of dummy spats in the world of sport headlined by none other than republican presidential candidate Donald Trump towards an NBA legend. However, at the risk of being outshone, Nick Kyrgios delivered a number of moments to ensure his hatred throughout the general public was maintained. So with that, we bring you the quotes of the week.

“I’ve been like this my whole life and I embrace me. I love how I look. I am a full woman and I’m strong, and I’m powerful, and I’m beautiful at the same time.” – Serena Williams silencing hatred about her body

Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios was once again in the headline this week for a number of reasons

“You don’t want to be remembered as a clown. You want to be remembered as a player,” – John McEnroe ironically handing bad boy Nick Kyrgios some life advice

“I don’t think any of us in this room were perfect at 20. Speak up if you were. Thought so.” – Nick Kyrgios responding to the media when questioned on Wawrinka sledge

Karlovic tweet: “Best of five matches in this heat is ridiculous”

To which a fan responded: “Lool you barely move anyway man”

Karlovic’s response: “Yeah your mom likes it slow”

- Tennis player Ivo Karlovic responding to a Twitter follower

“The evidence you present is that you don’t even acknowledge you’re a tosser.” - AFL great Tim Watson speaking on Nick Kyrgios

“The fact is that you don’t have a clue about life and what has to be done to make America great again!” – Donald Trump having a dig at NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Tigers Robbie Farah talks to fans during a lap of honor after the NRL game between the Wests Tigers and the New Zealand Warriors at Campbelltown Stadium , Campbelltown.Picture Gregg Porteous

“I took an $80,000 pay cut and Robbie took a $200,000 pay cut for two years in a row.” – Benji Marshall speaking on close mate Robbie Farah’s Tigers saga

“Have you ever played tennis? - You did? - You probably weren’t very good.” – Victoria Azarenka giving it to a chair umpire

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during their NFL preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi's Stadium on September 3, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

“I’ve seen what I need to see” – 49ers coach Jim Tomsula saying what every Jarryd Hayne fan wanted to hear

“So to ease my heartache, I’ve sacked the entire squad and we’ll be looking for new players as well as a new head coach for the 2016 Premier League campaign.” – Malaysian side Negeri Sembilan’s club president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan on the club’s league demotion

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