At 17, I won my first Grand Slam, and I knew I had more in me. In fact, I was so sure that when I packed up my life and left my dad’s house to move in with my sister Venus, I told him he could keep my US Open trophy. Don’t worry, I assured him. I would get another one for my house. Now that was confidence. I went on to win the US Open not one or two but six times.
After the Open, I returned home to Florida. Every night, as I would try to go to sleep, unresolved questions ran through my mind in a never-ending loop: How can you take a game away from me in the final of a Grand Slam? Really, how can you take a game away from anyone at any stage of any tournament? I turn over, exhausted from lack of sleep, thoughts still spinning in my head.
Photo by Alexi Lubomirski; Lanvin dress; David Yurman bracelet and chain ; Audemars Piguet watch; Williams’s own rings. Photo by Alexi Lubomirski; Missoni dress; Norma Kamali bra; Solid & Striped bikini bottom; Tiffany & Co. earrings; Bulgari bracelet; Stuart Weitzman sandals; Williams’s own ring and anklet.
Photo by Alexi Lubomirski; Michael Kors Collection dress; Cartier earrings and bracelet; Audemars Piguet watch; Devious sandals.
serenawilliams DAAAAAAMN it’s hard to be a strong, outspoken woman in this world sometimes, ESPECIALLY one who is breaking barriers. I f’ing LOVE serenawilliams—you are a hero and an inspiration. Screw those who are threatened by that. You are amazing!
serenawilliams Outstanding and illuminating. Her triumphs over racism, sexism, body shaming and outright cruelty far outnumber the many she has compiled on the court. I admire and applaud her for both.
serenawilliams You should regret losing your cool on court and accept defeat more graciously!
serenawilliams Oh dear lord......After 20 years of playing the victim card it's getting REALLY tiring Serena.
serenawilliams My favorite quote: “...not because we were welcomed, but because we wouldn’t stop winning.” serenawilliams
serenawilliams strength for self and inspiration of strength for others..a women matters a lot in all fields. kudos
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serenawilliams Great article!
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serenawilliams LOL! She’s so full of herself.
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serenawilliams Thank you serenawilliams for standing up for women your entire career
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serenawilliams Serena is such an incredible tennis player & she has her moments as all do but this 'essay' is sadly all p.r. Playing the victim, comparing the situation to men & unequal pay. You had a melt down, acted out & were penalized for it, it was not personal. We women cannot keep using
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serenawilliams That wasn't injustice, that was a losing meltdown. Shame.
serenawilliams Have you read this DrSeemaM ?
serenawilliams Looks absolutely amazing 💞
serenawilliams LOVE THIS!! Serena KEEPING IT ALL THE WAY REAL!! High 5 Sista!!
serenawilliams 'I approach him and emphatically state the truth: that I wasn’t looking at my coach. ' But that isn't what she said to Ramos. She said Patrick was giving her a thumbs up. She did see him. She's writing this for people who didn't watch the match, and sadly, they will believe her.
serenawilliams No! Thanks for sending!
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serenawilliams yes, a goddess exists!
BlueBirdTail serenawilliams Read it. So touching
serenawilliams msmarywalsh A Tuesday night read for you 😊
serenawilliams Unlike headline chasers, those of us who actually follow the Tennis circuit year-round and attend various tourneys just to watch YOU play (not the Umpire), already have a clear understanding of what that was REALLY about.. Keep doing your thing serenawilliams 25🐏GOALS
serenawilliams For some reason, I was expecting the apology to read, After thoughtful reflection, I realize my behavior that night was inappropriate and unacceptable. I soiled the memories of you winning your first slam, and in the way, you always dreamed. For that, I humbly apologize.
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serenawilliams This just feels so desparate.
serenawilliams lol, revisionist woke mantra to pander her endless narcissism. When frankly it is just distasteful how she is using feminism and women to blame everyone else except herself and wash herself clean. What a joke.
serenawilliams Serena is an incredible example to women of all colors. She is an extreme athlete who has had to overcome major obstacles. I loved when she told that judge that she was a mother and would not be a bad example for her daughter. She is a warrior with love.
serenawilliams Has she forgotten she is a mother? What respectful mother shows off her ass to the world?
serenawilliams I love Serena and everything she stands for. I love the fact she, and many black athletes use their voice to fight injustice, but the us open final isn't an example of it.
serenawilliams It’s also about abuse by Serena there is something wrong with her, hasn’t showed b/c she won most matches and this week got fined for ruining grass court in practice, fruit cake
serenawilliams So she will never admit what she did was wrong on so many level? It's not about a woman who voices her opinion, it's about one not willing to admit she may have been wrong! And why publish her apology? She should have kept this to herself and Osaka if this was not for publicity..
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serenawilliams Really Serena? 🙄🙄🙄 She needed months and a therapist to apologize!?! Playing the victim talking about sexism & racism, but still blaming the umpire... Btw, didn't she scream to a black lines woman 'I will... you'?! That's the fact I will never like her and respect her!!! 🤮
serenawilliams Great recommendation by her publicist
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serenawilliams Beautiful! Air brushing should be to remove a pimple from a permanent photo. Body dysmorphic distortions are awful! Thank you for standing up for women!!!
serenawilliams I teared up reading this article. Such powerful words this quote “we are not allowed to have emotions, we are not allowed to be passionate” hit me hard. Thank you and I am sharing this with my network. Bravo!
serenawilliams Her very poor behavioral standards presented themselves at very start of proceedings on court. When the umpire, players, guests (incl BJK) met at net for prematch intro's, Serene took several overhead practise swings aimed directly at Naomi. A shameful act by narcissistic Serena.
serenawilliams As evidenced here, good lighting, great lighting, has the same equal benefit effect as retouching. Here she looks as beautiful as she really is!
serenawilliams AMAZING!!! blackgirlsrock BlackGirlMagic Thanks so much for sharing this serenawilliams and You are truly an inspiration to us all; keep speaking up!!!
serenawilliams These are untouched? OMG! Stunning! 👑
serenawilliams Superb essay, superb photographs. She sounds and looks superb 🌟
serenawilliams bluebellmachine you must read this! You know!!! You’ve been through it!
serenawilliams I’m a Serena fan and what a gorgeous pic. Having said that, there was no injustice- Serena wanted a pass for a wrongdoing and, hasn’t done anything (that I know of anyway) about said wrongdoing since.
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all_serena serenawilliams Beautiful Queen SERENA looking Gorgeous. Go Queen.
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serenawilliams Posing half naked while giving a back handed apology saying she wasnt treated fairly. EqualPay
serenawilliams She is so great playing tennis, but so arrogant in some of other situations like this one. Sometimes she needs to accept that she won't win, and stop making this some kind of injustice. I know she has a history fighting against injustice, but that was not the case at the USO18
serenawilliams Twisting the words as always
serenawilliams Go Serena
'I was hurt—cut deeply...for some reason I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was about so much more than just me.' —serenawilliams bares all for our airbrush-free August issue, and opens up about last year’s controversy at the U.S. Open:
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