‘Never Let Anyone Sign Any Checks’ – Serena Williams Once Revealed the Advice She Received From Hollywood Star Oprah Winfrey

Time and again, Serena Williams has proved why she is considered one of the greatest players to have graced the sport of tennis. During her illustrious career lasting around 25 years, the American legend has won laurels all across the globe. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is just a title shy of equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24 major titles. Additionally, she has also gone on to win 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, partnering with her sister, Venus Williams.

Many individuals have had an influence in making Serena Williams a champion player. She has received invaluable advice and guidance from her family members and friends during the course of her career. And Williams once revealed the advice she received from Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey’s advice to Serena Williams

Talking about Oprah’s advice to her, Williams once said, “I’ve thought it would be cool to have a baby young. You know, be my road dog – like my dogs, they travel the world – but there’s always something you have to give up for success. Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?”  

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Further, she went on to add, “I’m an athlete and I’m black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I’m paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, ‘You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.’ ”

Serena’s campaign in Cincinnati ends

Earlier this week, the 23-time Grand Slam champion lost out to Emma Raducanu in the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. In a match lasting an hour and five minutes, the British star got the better of Williams in straight sets 6-4, 6-0. Raducanu joins the list of a few players who have inflicted a bagel on Serena.

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Nonetheless, Serena Williams will look to come back strongly at the US Open later this month. It will be Williams’ last tournament of her professional career as she will retire after her “home” Grand Slam tournament.