On the GOAT-ness of Serena Williams
Serena Williams is retiring after the U.S. Open. We talk about why she isn't just the greatest female tennis player of all time, but one of the greatest athletes, period.
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Show Notes
In 1999 in New York, Serena Williams won her first major tennis title at the U.S. Open. Everyone knew she was gonna be a star in the sport and a transformational one too, but few thought she would become the greatest of all time.
Today, we talk about the legacy of Serena Williams, not just as an athlete, but as a woman — a Black woman. And what’s next for the tennis icon. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: Broadcast journalist Cari Champion
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