Like Billie Jean King before her, Serena Williams has done more than just play tennis; she has transcended it, and changed the very game in the process.
There are so many threads to the tapestry of Serena Williams’ brilliance. We will come to her impeccable technique in a moment, as well as her unique physicality. But first, her sheer appetite for the fight.
Take this revealing passage from her autobiography, Queen of the Court: “You need a wild streak if you hope to be a serious competitor. A kind of irrational killer instinct. You need to put it out there that you’re reckless and unpredictable – not just so your opponents take note, but so that you notice, too. You’ve got to convince yourself you’re capable of anything.”
