Serena Williams: The Greatest Female Tennis Player

The experience of African American female tennis player Taylor Townsend, as a 15-year-old girl, with the U.S. Tennis Association provides an interesting scenario for evaluation through a feminist and intersectional lens. In this particular situation, Townsend had won the Australian Junior Open title and was the top-ranked junior tennis player in the world only to be discouraged from competing in the U.S. Open Junior Tennis Tournament by the U.S. Tennis Association later that year due to their concerns about her “lack of physical conditioning.” This reaction from the U.S. Tennis Association provides a very stark and disappointing representation of the way race, gender, and class affect the climate of sports for women, specifically in tennis.

Serena Williams is a talented and exciting tennis player from a young age. She then had

On September 11, 2015, the nation shared a moment of silence remembering the terrorists attack 14 years before. In lower Manhattan, families of those who were lost on this tragic event came together for a touchstone of the annual remembrance. The ceremony took place, for the first time, in the new World Trade Center, built less than a year ago. Roses were set at the memorial inside the letter of the names of those who were lost, and everyone remembered how the attacks changed the course their lives. The memorial was reserved for families in the morning, but was open to the public later. Last year, about 20,000 people visited the memorial to remember the events that occured September 11, 2001. Even the president, bowed his head in silence at

Serena’s name a finally landed her the 304th ranking out of 350 spots. In that same year, she beat multiple players, including the 4th and 8th ranking spot, and made it to the semi finals all in one season. It is safe to say, no one was expecting her to beat two top ten players and move up to top 20 players within nine months. Everyone was sleeping, including venus, until Serena would play the number one ranking tennis player and beat her. This momentous moment, defied all odds. Serena was the first one to win a single grand slam title between the sister act. This grand slam title had yet to be professional verified by playing the only one left, Venus. This match was disappointing but the fact remained, Serena beat her older

Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come –Serena Williams. Becoming a champion doesn’t happen to just anyone, it takes dedication, determination, and talent. Serena Williams is a champion because she has all of these qualities. Since childhood tennis has been a part of her life, she went from diapers to tennis skirts. Family, mainly her father, has been her main influence. She’s gone through major losses as well as some major accomplishments. Serena William’s childhood and how she grew up, her tennis career, as well as her influence for women and athletes everywhere has shaped

Serena Williams put her entirely fit figure front and center as she was showed appreciation as the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in New York City on December 15, 2015. The tennis player, 34, showed off her toned arms and legs in a super sheer number that gave prominence to a commodious train skirt and a sultry, lingerie-inspired bustier top and we love her confidence.

The New Millennium marks the beginning of the 21st century. On September 9th 2001 one of the most horrific events had occurred (History.com Staff). Al-Qaeda terrorists had taken over four planes. The terrorists had purposely crashed two of the planes into the Twin Towers. A third plane had then been crashed into the Pentagon. The first plane had crashed at 8:46 in the morning. The plane had crashed between the 80th and 110th floor. 18 minutes after the first crash another plane had crashed into the south tower near the 60th floor. Fifteen minutes later the south tower collapsed causing a huge cloud of dust to arrive. At 10:30 a.m. the second tower collapsed. 3000 people were killed in this disaster (History.com Staff). It is a day America will never forget.

Serena Williams, as a female athlete, challenges the gender roles set by Devor, as she is an aggressive and assertive player. This contradicts with Devor 's statement on femininity which says, "Femininity, according to this traditional formulation, 'would result in warm and continued relationships with men, a sense of maternity, interest in caring for children, and the capacity to work productively and continuously in female occupations. ' This recipe translates into a vast number of proscriptions and prescriptions. Warm and continued relations with men and an

September 11th, 2001 started out as a normal day for countless civilians. But it didn’t stay this way for long. At 8:45 am, Flight 767 crashed into the World Trade Center, which left a large, burning hole in the side of the tower and killed many on impact and multiple more

On September 11th, 2001, the United States suffered one of the most horrific attacks from inside our borders. Four planes were hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists. Three of the planes reached their target. Of the three, two punctured the famous Twin Towers. The first hit the North Tower and the second hit the South Tower. When I first heard of this news, I was flabbergasted. No part of me could believe that the one of our most famous structures in the great NYC was hit. At first I didn’t have any thought that this had been terrorist.

Serena Williams is the number one women’s tennis player in the world. Her outstanding skills have earned her 50 million dollars through just prizes; that is more than any other athlete in the world (“Serena Williams Fast Facts”). Her fast reflexes, amazing skills, and outgoing personality have made her known as a powerful woman and an inspiration to many young girls. This African-American woman is almost six feet tall and is made of steel. With her long, muscular legs and her quick arms, no wonder she is number one!

Black excellence; a term possibly defined as the recognition and celebration of the successes of the black community. Lacking from the definition is the idea that black excellence cannot be achieved without understanding its relation to apparent racist perpetrations. In an essay discussing Serena Williams, entitled “The Meaning of Serena Williams”, by Claudia Rankine, she states, “the notable difference between black excellence and white excellence is white excellence is achieved without having to battle racism. Imagine.” The prevalent absurdity exuded by this statement is the unfortunate reality we now inhabit.

The previous name for one of the monuments honoring 9-11 was “Freedom Tower” before it was changed to “One World Trade Center”. Another trait is that even when hit in difficult times, the people in a nation can join forces and bring their country back to its feet. Volunteers, firefighters, policemen and dogs all worked together to help clear the rubble from the twin towers and help save lives.

Serena Williams is the best women's tennis player in the world today, and has been virtually unbeatable during much of the last two decades. At 33 years old, she is the oldest woman to win a grand slam event in the open era, she has 21 slam victories – just 1 behind Stephi Graf for the most in the open era, and is only three slam wins behind Margaret Court, the phenom of the 60s and 70s, for the most slam wins in history. If she wins the U.S. Open later his year, she will be the first woman to complete the calendar year slam since Graf did it in 1998. In doing so, she will also have tied Graf as the winningest woman in the Open Era and 2nd most in history, just 2 slam wins behind Court.

“As a black tennis player, I looked different. I sounded different. I dressed different. I served different. But when I stepped onto the court, I could compete with anyone,”(Davies/Lasher). This quote by Serena Williams shows that she had a hard time on and off the court with racial issues. This quote relates to her because she had to compete with mainly all white opponents. Serena Williams’s life was influenced by her early life. Her major contributions to American society including inspiring many young African American girls to play tennis helped them earn her place in history as an important African American.