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Serena Williams is fresh off a major victory in the Olympic games, one that represents a win for the ages. Some feel that the gold medal is just business as usual, but Serena revealed that it meant something more. Williams handily defeated Russian Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 in a victory that was every bit as dominant as she has been throughout her career.
“I always wanted to win a gold medal (in singles) secretly,” she said, “and I’ve always said it doesn’t matter because I already have a gold medal (in doubles), and I really believe that. But deep, deep, deep, deep down I wanted it in singles as well.”
Serena is currently the most decorated tennis player in the world, with 14 singles championships to her name. She was, before this week, missing an Olympic gold medal, but that’s not the case any longer.
“It’s such an amazing feeling. I got it,” she said. “I can’t compare. I have it, I have them all so it’s great feeling.”
This win was the most lopsided tennis final in Women’s Olympic history. Most Olympic tennis finals are serious nail biters, but this one was all Serena from start to finish, as she helped secure the Williams family as arguably the greatest athletic family in history.
Even Sharapova gave Williams, a woman she hasn’t beaten in her last eight matches, credit for playing at an incredibly high level.
“After winning Wimbledon (last month), you’ve seen her level progress so much here over this tournament. With every match she’s played, she’s getting better, hitting harder. So much power on the ball even against the wind today. Her shots were very powerful. She’s done an incredible job of keeping that up.”
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highfivesix
August 6, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I am so proud of Serena and Venus. I’m glad they continue to be themselves despite the HATERS.
BILL MORELAND
August 6, 2012 at 7:19 pm
First off I send congrats to Venus & Serena for their history making performance.And to Serena on her Gold medal.
But my question is why are these STUPID HATERS not talking about Venus or Serena’s hair.Why not Jackie Joyner Kersey,or he sister in law Flo Jo.Flo always wore her hair pulled back & in a pony tail.All these ladies are beautiful ladies.
Gabby is a young beautiful black woman so maybe these idiots think cause she is young & they can hide behind twitter that they can say what they want.
But all Americans are behind this young lady.Apparently these people are ( 1 ) STUPID ( 2 ) IGNORANT ( 3 )COMPLETE FOOL ( 4)COMPLETE IDIOTS ( 5 ) OR PLAIN FOOLS.
But I cannot believe that any one is this out of touch with the world.I believe they were raised with no home training,in a cave,under a rock,eating raw meat.
Miz Rose
August 6, 2012 at 10:24 am
USA has made us PROUD………
Deborah Makonnen
August 5, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Serena you are the number one female tennis player in my book. You made the former so-called number ones, twos and threes look like MUSH on the court. My friends, family, and I continue to be very proud of you. STAY FOCUSED AND YOU WILL WIN THE 2012 US OPEN AND MANY MORE UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS. You will be the true number one female tennis player again before the end of this year. THANK YOU.
Deborah Makonnen
August 5, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I agree with your comments above.
insightful
August 5, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Wow Serena you & First Lady Obama what a BEAUTIFUL SIGHT!!! What MORE DO WE NEED? OH Yeah WE JUST GOT IT “OUR FLYING PRINCESS” MS GABBY DOUGLAS!!! I AM 1PROUD BLACK WOMAN!!!
SHEILA
August 5, 2012 at 10:57 am
can’t stop us and serena you go gurl!!!!
John H Hill
August 5, 2012 at 10:00 am
You have done more in your lifetime to make black people proud than all the preachers, politicians and presidents that ever walked the earth.
Dabluzzz
August 5, 2012 at 8:50 am
WEST Sssssiiiiddddeee!
Frankeze
August 5, 2012 at 7:25 am
Congrats Serena! You did it. God loves you, babe.
But i have a question for America? When Serena and Venus retires from Tennis, who takes over? Who do you hand-over the touchlight of Tennis in the US?
That’s the problem with America-Lack of reproduction.
You can do it. Train up the youths for the future. Ageing is inevitable.
Jerome F. Thompson
August 5, 2012 at 4:29 am
God bless you my sister, I am so proud of you and love your spirit. Keep on keeping on
Carolyn Jenkins
August 5, 2012 at 1:57 am
Congratulations on a major accomplishment. Thanks must also be given to your father for his tireless work with you and Venus to bring you to the level of Olympic Gold winner. I look forward to seeing you at the U.S. Open!
Rosa Butler
August 5, 2012 at 12:52 am
Serena I am so proud of you. You are the greatest!
Much Love
nana63
August 5, 2012 at 12:34 am
CONGRATS SERENA! GOD BLESS!
Johnny Duncan
August 5, 2012 at 12:07 am
Serena had a statement to make; she wrote it on Sarapova’s b**t!
James
August 4, 2012 at 8:57 pm
A Day That Will live In Eternity
Barbara
August 4, 2012 at 8:06 pm
It’s getting harder to come up with words to describe her awesome ability. She makes us proud.
Benjamin
August 4, 2012 at 7:53 pm
I am as proud of Serena as her father Richard. She is my idol. I love her.
AMAZINGGRACE
August 4, 2012 at 7:27 pm
All I can say is,,,,,CONGRATS SERENA, I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT….You, ARE AN OLYMPIAN!!!!!