Even If She Never Hits Another Ball, Serena Williams Is the GOAT

A conversation with historian Tera Hunter about the greatest woman ever to play the game of tennis—what she overcame, and where she is going—and why Serena’s legacy is intertwined with sister Venus

Racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, classism, etc. are all an unfortunate part of sports, which are a reflection of all that transpires in the rest of society. Some sports are worse than others, however. Tennis is an elite country club game that has been reluctant to open up to plebeians—all of ...
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Even If She Never Hits Another Ball, Serena Williams Is the GOAT