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Serena Williams wasn’t raised to play tennis like everyone else. Coached in relative isolation on the public courts of Compton, Calif., along with her older sister Venus, she learned the game from self-taught tennis parents who spurned the traditional junior circuit, believing their daughters’ performances would one day speak for themselves. Throughout her 23-year pro career, Williams has done just that — winning 23 Grand Slam titles, which broke Steffi Graf’s Open-era record, and four Olympic gold medals among an unprecedented trophy haul. She also redefined women’s tennis, ushering in a new era of power, athleticism and skill. Along the way, she has spoken out when confronted with what she
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