Serena Williams Breaks Navratilova’s Grand-Slam Record

Appearing in a bright and unique fashion ensemble (including hot-pink sleevelets), Serena Williams handily clinched a record-breaking win over Swede Johanna Larson at the U.S. Open on Saturday, 6-2, 6-1. Suggested Reading The Root 100 – 2021 The Root 100 – 2022 The Root 100 – 2023 Video will return here when scrolled back into…

Appearing in a bright and unique fashion ensemble (including hot-pink sleevelets), Serena Williams handily clinched a record-breaking win over Swede Johanna Larson at the U.S. Open on Saturday, 6-2, 6-1.

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The victory represented Williams 307th grand-slam title, more than any other woman in the sport, eclipsing Martina Navratilova. She is also now tied with Roger Federer.

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Williams has been cheered from the sidelines at this year’s U.S. Open, including by Beyoncé and Jay Z earlier this week and Carmelo Anthony and his family Saturday, and all that good-vibe star power seems to be paying off.

When asked about the historic win, CNN reports, Williams bashfully said, “That’s pretty awesome … what better place to do it than here?” referring to the venue where she claimed her first grand-slam title in 1999.

Of her outfit, Williams, 34, said, “I can say it definitely feels like a Wonder Woman or Superwoman. Like a really powerful, strong character that is strong but yet isn’t afraid to be soft at the same time.”

Sounds like Williams herself. Congrats, Serena!

Read more at CNN.

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