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Serena Williams won't go down without a battle. After collapsing onto the grass in the second set with a left calf injury, she managed to recover during a rain delay to gut out a three-set victory at
Basically playing on one leg, Serena found a way to win and gives credit to where credit is due:
"I was definitely saved by the rain," Serena would say later. "I couldn't move before the rain.
I could insert a completely legit Pacman Jones reference here ... but I won't ... but I could ... but I digress ... back to Serena's story:
I have to admire Serena's toughness and determination, especially since I was always the kid in elementary school who would give an Academy Award-worthy performance complete with "oh, the pain" and "save yourselves" after receiving a paper cut. Laugh, mock, turn you head up in disgust if you must, but it got me out of math.
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By: Randy on 7/06/2007 4:45PM
I have to say it was nothing short of amazing, looking at her face and the way her leg was twitching you could tell how much pain she was in but she pulled through. Zeta, like you i was highly upset when because she pulled out the win, John, Mary and a whole bunch of BBC reporters said she was faking it. Maria sharapova has stopped so many games because she was losing and do they have any comments for her? No. Besides Serena came back in the second set for five-all. Why would she decide to fall when she was winning?
When reporters act like this i know that is when Serena needs the black community the most. I hope that knowing that we are with her and support her will help her ignore the haters.
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By: Oscar L. Davis on 7/07/2007 10:04AM
Some key phrases here: strong black sister- determination-family support- and the cliche NO PAIN - NO GAIN
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By: ADORA on 7/10/2007 3:20AM
THEM SISTAS MAKE ME PROUD!!! I MUST SAY I DO HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THEM CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE WHEN IT COMES TO DATING THOU. I ALWAYS WISH THEM THE BEST.
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By: Member of the village on 7/12/2007 1:00AM
Outstanding, the Williams sisters make my heart smile.
Glorius representation of what determination, hardwork, and talent can do. Everytime they hit the court there is a negative response from "some", or actions by the tennis "powers that be" example; unseeded for the doubles, yet they beat out the top doubles player. Negative talk about being out of shape or not having played enough tournaments yet they continue to win or beat out the current "flavor of the day". These young women are on top of their game and have incredible support from family and fans. Serena and Venus love ya girls, continue to make your life a Grand Slam!!!
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By: Lloyd on 7/11/2007 5:02PM
I think serena is a true champ only champions can do what she did
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By: Guy on 7/17/2007 2:17PM
Serena
YOU KNOW YOU'RE ONE BAD SUPERSTAR SISTER!
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By: Guy on 7/17/2007 2:00PM
YOU KNOW YOU ARE ONE BAD SUPERSTAR SISTER!
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By: Alice Hill on 7/17/2007 8:28PM
She is a true soldier, it's your body and do what is best for it, Good Luck, always. There are sick people in the world, just stay close to God and he will always do the best in your life.
Good Luck and stay strong, I love watching you play.
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