What Serena Williams’ Retirement Taught Me
2 years, 2 months ago

What Serena Williams’ Retirement Taught Me

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There’s a power you’re able to harness while witnessing Serena Williams. And though I didn’t play tennis, Serena had a unique grasp on how I saw myself as an athlete. But seeing a young girl from Compton fiercely disrupt that alongside her sister energized me in a way I didn’t truly understand until watching her play one of the last games she’d ever presumably play in person. And so can you.” At a time when folks conflate their occupation with their identity, I’ve begun to truly appreciate Serena’s retirement.

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Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career
1 year, 2 months ago

Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career

The Hindu  

Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film “King Richard,” to …

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
1 year, 2 months ago

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film …

Margaret Court on Serena Williams: Don’t think she has ever admired me
2 years, 3 months ago

Margaret Court on Serena Williams: Don’t think she has ever admired me

The Hindu  

Australian Margaret Court believes she does not get as much credit as she deserves for her 24 Grand Slam singles titles from anyone in the tennis world these days, least of all Serena Williams. But I don’t think she has ever admired me.”Twenty-four time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court of AustraliaDaily Telegraph “I came back after two babies,” she said. …

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era

The Hindu  

The likely end of Serena Williams' tennis career has left the game staring at the beginning of the end of the sport's golden era, a dreaded prospect that has long been on the horizon. "She's box office," former British number one Greg Rusedski summed it up on Sky Sports after Williams informed the world of her decision last month in …

Michelle Obama Leads Tribute to Pioneer Serena Williams After US Open Exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Michelle Obama Leads Tribute to Pioneer Serena Williams After US Open Exit

News 18  

Serena Williams, one of the greatest players to ever grace the tennis courts around the world was knocked out in the third round of the US Open in what could likely prove to be the great’s last game. #serena #USOpen https://t.co/0wDFfRN3Dq — Billie Jean King September 3, 2022 Gold great Tiger Woods posted a tweet that read, “@serenawilliams you’re literally …

Serena Williams: Twenty five things to remember about the tennis star
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams: Twenty five things to remember about the tennis star

The Hindu  

Around the world for 25 years, you need only hear or read her first name to recognize this singular athlete. “I’ve never seen anyone express their willpower as much as Serena Williams on the tennis court, ever,” said King, after Serena defeated Venus in the 2009 Wimbledon final. “I really was preparing my runner-up speech, because I thought she’s playing …

Fighting at 40: Older fans take heart in Serena’s success
2 years, 3 months ago

Fighting at 40: Older fans take heart in Serena’s success

The Independent  

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Serena’s example: Tennis icon’s impact felt in Black America
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena’s example: Tennis icon’s impact felt in Black America

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In 2016, responding to the fatal police shootings of two Black men just a day apart, Serena Williams joined a small chorus of top Black athletes in speaking out. We’re all human.” After gun violence touched their own family, Serena and Venus Williams opened a community center in Compton in 2016 to offer counseling and therapy to …

Serena Williams' legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams' legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues

Firstpost  

Serena Williams indicated she is preparing to walk away from her professional tennis career as the start of the US Open approaches on 29 August and her 41st birthday next month nears New York: A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2016, she was asked what she …

Serena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues

Associated Press  

A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2016, she was asked what she makes of it when people refer to her as one of history’s greatest female athletes. Her reply: She prefers being characterized as “one of the greatest athletes of all time.” That one, brief response …

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon
2 years, 4 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon

Associated Press  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams says she is turning her focus to having another child and her business interests as she readies to step away from tennis. I’m gonna relish these next few weeks.” Williams, one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her — or any other — sport, has seven titles apiece at …

Serena Williams has transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player EVER
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams has transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player EVER

Daily Mail  

The extraordinary story of her family was celebrated with an Oscar–winning movie last year, and when it came to retirement Serena Williams leant heavily on the language of Hollywood. Serena Williams transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player of all time The 23-time Grand Slam winner fell just short of Margaret Court's record of 24, but she will still …

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