When we talk about Serena Williams we are talking about one of the legends in the history of sport, probably the tennis player who changed women’s tennis the most, together with La Divine Suzanne Lenglen and Billie Jean King.
The American champion has achieved great results over the years, she was No.1 for several weeks and, together with her sister Venus, she rewrote the history of tennis. 23 Grand Slam titles for Serena, 7 Major titles for Venus.
Important numbers also in doubles: but we are talking about two tennis players who have rewritten the history of black athletes, another battle that Serena and Venus have fought for years. Another battle concerns mental health: Serena has often fought hard for this issue affecting female athletes.
Through social networks, the youngest of the Williams sisters has clarified a message that should be well imprinted not only on all athletes but on all professionals. Serena clarified on X that she wasn’t feeling well, but that ultimately there was no problem with it: it’s just normal.
“I’m not okay. And it’s okay to not be okay. No one is okay all the time and every day. If you’re not okay today, I’m with you. There will…