“She had to break through the legacy of racism,” Serena Williams becomes inspiration and recipient of praise for filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood
Bythewood lauds Serena Williams for her impeccable achievements in her career and draws inspiration.
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Former world No.1, Serena Williams continues to inspire many people and recently a popular filmmaker, Gina Prince-Bythewood showered praises on her. Serena Williams is an accomplished professional tennis player who has won numerous titles, broken records and earned respect and admiration from people all over the world. Williams’s success in the sport has made her an inspiration for many people, both on and off the court.
In a recent interview with The Rolling Stones, Gina Prince-Bythewood, who received a nomination for Best Director at the 2023 British Academy Film Awards for her successful movie ‘The Woman King,’ discussed how Serena Williams has been a source of inspiration for her as a Black woman and filmmaker.
Speaking in that interview, the filmmaker said, “No one can deny what Serena Williams has been through. You can’t say that her path was easy, or even that it was equal to her peers. She had to break through the legacy of racism in her sport. She never had a level playing field, so you can’t deny it when you see her excel.”
Bythewood further added by saying, “What’s so pervasive about racism is that Serena Williams never got to just be a tennis player. She had to train, and work out, and be a great tennis player all while dealing with microaggressions and the weight of the world looking at her. I wish I could say it’s inspiring; that part is heartbreaking. But it’s something to be applauded and championed.”
Serena Williams, an inspiration to many and a true icon of the sport
One of the reasons why Williams is an inspiration is her perseverance and dedication. She has had to overcome many challenges throughout her career, including injuries, health issues, and personal setbacks. Despite these obstacles, she has continued to work hard and push herself to become better, demonstrating her resilience and commitment to her craft.
Williams retired last year after losing to Ajla Tomljanović in the U.S. Open. Her announcement shocked many fans across the globe. However, her sister Venus Williams is still competing at the professional level and hasn’t retired. She still holds the record for the most number of Grand Slam titles in both men’s and women’s tennis.
Prince-Bythewood expressed her view that Serena Williams has never had an equal opportunity to succeed, given that she had to overcome racism prevalent in the tennis world during her career. While other players could solely focus on their training and the sport itself, Prince-Bythewood highlighted that Williams had to carry the additional “weight of the world” on her shoulders, making her accomplishments even more remarkable as a 23-time Grand Slam champion.
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