EPISODE · Aug 26, 2022 · 35 MIN
On the GOAT-ness of Serena Williams
from Headlines From The Times · host Kinsee Morlan, Gustavo Arellano, Mario Diaz, Shani O. Hilton, David Toledo, Kasia Broussalian, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Mike Heflin, Mark Nieto, Ashlea Brown, Jazmín Aguilera, Madalyn Amato, Heba Elorbany
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 ArellanoGuests: Broadcast journalist Cari ChampionMore reading:Column: Serena Williams makes a conscious choice to give up tennis and focus on her familyColumn: The mind of Serena WilliamsLA Times Today: Serena Williams’ legacy on and off the court
What this episode covers
Serena Williams is retiring after the U.S. Open. We talk about why she isn't just the greatest female tennis player of all time, but one of the greatest athletes, period.
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