updated 7:15 p.m. ET March 28, 2004

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Serena Williams says the threat of terrorism at the Athens Olympics might keep her home, even though she wants to compete there.

“My security and my safety and my life are a little bit more important than tennis,” Williams said Sunday after winning in the third round of the Nasdaq-100 Open. “And so if it became a real to concern to where I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable, then I wouldn’t go to Athens.”

Williams teamed with her sister Venus to win the gold medal in doubles at the 2000 Sydney Games. She hopes to play singles and doubles at the Aug. 13-29 Athens Olympics.

“You can’t stop living your life because you’re scared something’s going to happen,” she said. “But at the same time, I’m very aware of things that are going on in the world. ... It’s definitely a concern of mine. I’d be kind of naive to say it isn’t.”

Eleni Daniilidou, Greek’s top player, said she wants to play in the Olympics and encourages other players to make Athens a goal.

“We have to enjoy the time,” Daniilidou said. “For sure now everywhere is dangerous. I’m starting to be scared a little bit to travel with all that’s happening.

“But I heard they’re spending three times more money than Sydney for security. I think and hope everything will be done to enjoy the time and it will really be quiet there.”

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