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What makes Serena Williams so special? | |
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Serena lifts the singles title at Wimbledon in 2003
Coming straight out of tough LA suburb Compton, Serena Williams is the undisputed star of the women's game.
Born with a naturally powerful body, she serves at a devastating 120mph. Yet she combines this power with the control, poise and balance of a gymnast. Watch Serena's blueprint She won all four Grand Slam tennis tournaments within a calendar year - the 'Serena Slam'. She's achieved success off the court as well appearing in fashion shoots, TV shows and music videos. And she's only 22-years old. A knee injury kept Serena out of the game for eight months, but now she's back and looking as dominant as ever.
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