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Serena Williams born 1981
Born Saginaw, Michigan
Serena Williams and, along with her older sister, Venus, were trained on the public tennis courts of Compton, California, by their father to become tennis champions. Both sisters have more than fulfilled his expectations, becoming two of the greatest players of all time as well as stamping an African American presence on the sport. As of January 2015, Serena Williams is the number-one ranked woman player in the world. She has won nineteen Grand Slam singles titles, including five Wimbledon Championships and the 2014 U.S. Open. Serena has a serve that is rivaled in the women's game only by her sister's, and both rely on their power and court coverage to aggressively pressure their opponents. The Williams sisters' powerful, fierce personas, coupled with their dominant abilities, allow them an extra level of psychological advantage over their opponents.
Rick Chapman (born 1966)
Selenium-toned gelatin silver print, 2007 |