• In Serena Williams, A Generation Of Black Players Saw A Legend "Who Looked Like Me"

  • Feb 6 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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In Serena Williams, A Generation Of Black Players Saw A Legend "Who Looked Like Me"

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  • Serena Williams dominated tennis for the better part of two decades. Her athleticism and aggressive style changed the way the women's game is played. And she inspired a generation of young Black players who followed in her footsteps. Coco Gauff was one of them. At 18 years old, she was born five years after Williams' first Grand Slam singles title. Today, she's ranked 12th in the WTA rankings. "Growing up, I never thought I was different," she said, "because the number one player in the world was somebody who looked like me." In this episode of Consider This, Chanda Rubin of Tennis Channel reflects on Williams' career and her legacy.

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