To watch Serena Williams play is to watch history unfold right in front of your eyes. She's black excellence personified. Despite racial and sexist prejudice, the queen of tennis has made us proud each time she takes to the court.
But now she has made us even more proud. She's the first black woman in history to achieve 23 Grand Slam titles, just one behind Margaret Court, the star of the 70s. This is no mean feat and no doubt makes Serena the greatest of all time.
And we have followed her story from humble beginnings to these dizzy heights of success.
At only 35, Serena is a legend, and she has shown us that nothing is impossible if you dare to dream.
She's an inspiration to many young people across the world.
We wish to watch her win many more titles in future. She's our queen and we are proud of her.
