The Times podcast: On the GOAT-ness of Serena Williams
Serena Williams holds her trophy after winning the Wimbledon women’s singles final against Angelique Kerber on July 9, 2016.
(Ben Curtis / Associated Press)
Listen to this episode of The Times:
In 1999 in New York, Serena Williams won her first major tennis title at the U.S. Open. Everyone knew she was gonna be a star in the sport and a transformational one too, but few thought she would become the greatest of all time.
Today, we talk about the legacy of Serena Williams, not just as an athlete but as a woman — a Black woman. And what’s next for the tennis icon. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: Broadcast journalist Cari Champion
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