Sporting Life

Hold onto the farewell, Serena prefers to fight

Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Montenegro's Danka Kovinic during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament in New York, on Aug 29, 2022. PHOTO: AFP
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Fighting is her signature and her legacy. Fighting against history, versus opponents, for women. Fighting to open doors and shut down inequality. Fighting for points, respect, trophies and diversity.

And fight is what she digs for on Monday.

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