Despite an upsetting loss that prevented Serena from achieving a grand slam milestone, Serena Williams has had an amazing year. The 34-year-old athlete was recently named one of Harper’s BAZAAR’s “Women Who Dare.” The annual series celebrates brave, unique, and inspiring women.
During her interview with Harper’s, Williams also named women who inspire her.
Williams is the first to call other female athletes daring. “Venus is daring,” she says of her sister. “And Ronda Rousey, the UFC fighter. The way she speaks up for herself is bold and inspiring.” For Williams, there is no choice but to live, and play, boldly. “I feel stronger now,” she says before heading off, with a little shrug, to training. “Some people are born to do certain things, and I think I was born to do tennis. I definitely didn’t miss my calling!” She laughs. “I think all that training just comes together.”
Image Credits: Douglas Friedman for Harper’s BAZAAR.