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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 23: Serena Williams of the United States talks to the media at a press conference after losing her quarter final match against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic during day 10 of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 23: Serena Williams of the United States talks to the media at a press conference after losing her quarter final match against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic during day 10 of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Serena Williams, the America’s top tennis player, has a big list of her achievements and the 40-year-old is quite popular among the masses. People not only follow her game but also are curious about her various interests. Like what she likes to eat, her favorite holiday destination, etc. Similarly, a few are curious about which political party she supports.
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Back in 2016, when Serena was on track to defend her French Open title, she answered a question regarding the presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Serena Williams does not vote
After winning her fourth-round match in the Roland Garros 2016, the reporters asked Serena about Donald Trump. Replying to this, she said, “not involved at all” (In politics)
Further, Williams, a Jehovah’s Witness, adds, “I don’t vote. It goes back to my religion.”
Serena had a brilliant run in the French Open that year. She made it to the finals but lost to Garbine Muguruza in the title clash.
Serena in Grand Slam events
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Serena Williams is one of the most accomplished tennis players. She has 23 Major titles to her name. Looking at it in detail, the 40-year-old has tasted most of her success on the hard court. She has won 7 Australian Open titles and six US Open titles. The former world number 1 has also done great on grass. She has 7 Wimbledon Championships titles to her name. While she triumphed thrice in the Roland Garros.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 4, 2021 Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after winning her third round match against Danielle Rose Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
The 40-year-old has not won any major title in the last five years. After almost a year-long hiatus, she returned to the action and competed in the Wimbledon Championship of 2022. However, she ended up losing in the first round of the tournament.
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The legend has now set her eyes on the US Open, later this year. And Today she will make her return to the hard court when she plays her first match of the Canadian Open. Further, the 40-year-old has signed up for the Cincinnati Masters as well. Can Serena end her dry run in the Grand Slam events? Let us know in the comments.
