Serena Williams
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Serena Williams Get Real About Mental Health, Inspires Us to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect
Tennis icon Serena Williams has tackled many challenges throughout her stellar carrier. From dealing overt racism to rampant misogyny, the global sensation broke down barriers and inspired girls and women with her strength and determination. But motherhood, albeit a welcome blessing, saw her struggl...
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Serena Williams Had To Survive Being Compared to Her "Thinner" Sister
You could be the most skilled, resilient, and celebrated athlete of your generation, yet your insecurities will still find a way through. Enough can’t be said about Serena Williams and her tour-de-force capabilities on the tennis court. She’s a sheer master in her field, a fearless, dominant presenc...
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Serena Williams On The Importance of Believing In Yourself
Serena Williams - Believe In You Video Transcript: "I've had people look past me because of the color of my skin. I've had people overlook me because I was a women. I had critics say I will never win another Grand Slam when I was only at number 7, and now, here I stand today with 21 Grand Slam title...
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Serena Williams: Rise Above Adversity, and Win
Serena Williams - Rise Serena Williams discusses the adversities she had to overcome, and shares a poem from her favorite poet, Maya Angelou, that inspired her to rise above. Transcript: "I've had my shares of ups and downs. I've had many struggles. I've had blood clots in both my lungs at the same ...
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Serena Williams: Never Lose Hope
Serena Williams - Never Give Up Serena Williams talks about beginning with nothing but a racket and a hope, and encourages everyone to never give up on their dream. Transcript: "I wasn't the richest but I had a rich family and spirit and support. Standing here with 19 championships is something I ne...
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Top 20 Serena Williams Quotes to Inspire You to Rise Up and Win
Serena Williams was only 21 when she was first named world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in 2002. Since then, Serena has repeated the feat no fewer than eight times, spending a total of 319 weeks as world No. 1. RELATED: Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Is Proof of ...
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The Real Reason Serena Williams Quit Tennis Is a Bittersweet Lesson in Sacrifice
Serena Williams appears in more headlines, news and sports stories, and gossip columns as any other media sensation in the 21st Century. That was certainly the case this week, with the 41-year-old tennis legend’s announcement that she is “evolving away from tennis.”She let out the word on her “evolu...
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