Inimitable on court and off, Serena transformed her sport

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Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court — but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.Shortly before turning 41, Williams looked to be headed into the sunset on

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court — but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

It seemed only a matter of time before Williams would surpass Court's haul when she lifted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in Melbourne in early 2017 but it turned out to be the last time Williams would hoist a major trophy. "When Serena steps away from tennis, she will leave as the sport's greatest player," said American tennis pioneer Billie Jean King.

Williams has been outspoken about the culture of racism that she and her family were subjected to within a predominantly white sport.

 

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