‘My Ripe Young Age of 30-Something’: When Serena Williams Cited Tom Brady, Who Turns 45, as Her Motivation to Play Beyond 40

The future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady is an inspiration for several athletes all around the world. Despite turning 45, the GOAT is still the best in the game. His energy and love for the sport are like a ten-year-old who is curious to understand the game and take on challenges playing against his opponents.

Even the greatest athletes admire Brady’s passion and call him an inspiration. Tennis legend Serena Williams is one of those who happens to be a diehard fan of Tom Brady.

Last year, while speaking in an interview after her first match at the Australian Open, Williams revealed that Brady’s dedication to pursuing the sport at this age encourages her to continue beyond 40.

“Tom Brady is in my age group, so it’s exciting,” she said. “He’s amazing, to be competing in one of the biggest championships in the world at 43 is unheard of, and it’s super-inspiring for me at my ripe young age of 30-something,” Williams narrated in hurry.

It was a Super Sunday, and Tom Brady-led Buccaneers were taking on the Mahomes-led Kansas City, and being a football fan herself, Williams couldn’t hold back her emotions.

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She was trying to finish the game as early as possible and ramped up her points streak by winning the match. Williams didn’t wait long and rushed to watch Tom Brady by saying she is an American and loves the Super Bowl like everybody else. Moreover, the Buccaneers quarterback didn’t disappoint the fans and lifted the Lombardi trophy for the seventh time in his career.

When LeBron James heaped praises for Tom Brady

Tom Brady’s fan reach is not just limited to a few sports, like tennis or soccer. Even the NBA superstars like LeBron James admit that watching Brady play is a wholesome experience.

“To see Tom playing some of the best football anybody has ever seen at any age, that’s very inspiring,” James said a few years ago. “What we’re chasing isn’t just about being great. What we’re chasing is about being the greatest of all time. Tom Brady’s legacy is one word: champion,” he added in his speech.

In his entire journey of 22 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady has achieved more than anybody could ever imagine. He is an accomplished player leading in all the areas of the game. Moreover, inspiring other athletes all across the world to pursue their sport is an achievement in itself. While the veteran is entering his 23rd NFL season and probably the last campaign of his career, expectations are sky-high from the fans.

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