On International Women’s Day, the National Women’s Soccer League shared an Instagram thread of their players naming the person who inspires them the most. Katie Lund, the goalkeeper of Racing Louisville FC, told Serena Williams is the woman who had inspired her the most.
Lund, praising the US tennis legend’s commitment, said: “Serena Williams has broken barriers for women and she continues to be the best.” Portland Thorns center fielder Becky Sauerbrunn has named Billie Jean King as her inspiration.
She said: “Everything she’s fought for for gender equality has been so profound and she’s had such an impact. And she’s still so invested. She’s someone I really admire.” Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, in addition to being two legends of the sport, are also considered bulwarks of the defense of gender equality and their fight for equal pay and poverty alleviation for women has earned them the respected by many around the world.
Serena Williams’ farewell
Serena Williams has undoubtedly been an icon of women’s tennis throughout her splendid career, giving so much to the movement and to the rivals themselves with her enormous talent and achievements.
The US champion recently retired from the world of sport, after having rewritten a series of records, including 23 Grand Slam…
