"I meet people who say, "Girl, I watch every match, and I pray for you." I feel that energy and those prayers. Sometimes when I'm down on the court, in the back of my mind, I'm thinking, "They want me to win. Is there anything else I can give?" It encourages me to do better, to fight harder."

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Serena Williams

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Serena Williams is a professional tennis player known for her powerful game and advocacy for gender equality in sports.

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