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Despite Animal Crossing Obsession, Serena Williams’ Favorite Video Game Imbibes Her Fiery On-Court Persona

Published 09/03/2022, 11:50 AM EDT

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Video games are the unsung heroes of many individuals. From giving a professional livelihood to contributing to their smiles and happy moments, they come as a blessing in disguise. Moreover, almost every kid gets attached to a game that reigns at the top of their list. Fortunately, the 23-time Grand Slam winner, Serena Williams, revealed her favorite game as a kid.

Surprisingly, many celebrities have communicated their respective interest in video games. Post Malone, Damian Lillard, and Anthony Davis are known to play games as a side hobby. And Serena revealed a few years ago about her favorite childhood game, and it’s not Animal Crossing.

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Is this why they call Serena Williams a fighter?

Serena Williams is one of the best tennis players that the world has witnessed. Moreover, she has an estimated net worth of $225 million. Above all, she has cemented her name in many world records. Also, she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for 319 weeks. But could this game be a possible contributing factor in her journey to success?

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Serena Williams tweeted that her favorite game while growing up was Street Fighter. Street Fighter is an arcade game that was introduced by the Japanese game manufacturer Capcom Company. Furthermore, the game revolves around a series of fighting challenges. And the player has to use abilities and timing to defeat the enemy in the intense battle.

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In childhood, habits and hobbies define the traits that will be carried with us till the end. While the game is a stark contrast to what Serena pursued in her life, it can be said that she learned the competitive spirit through the game. Above all, her humble demeanor and optimistic outlook define that she took the contributing factors in good spirit.

A legacy for the history books

Currently, Serena Williams is 40 years old and has won 23 grand slam titles. Moreover, she has won 14 doubles and two mixed doubles major titles. However, the world of tennis has to bid farewell to the tigress after she announced her retirement.

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After her match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the current US Open, she declared her retirement from the sport in the after-game speech. She said, “I’m ready to be a mom, explore a different version of Serena.” Above all, the tennis fans acknowledged her contributions and the valor with which she played the sport.

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Astitava Kaushik

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Astitava Kaushik is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication studies. Throughout the years, he has developed a knack for writing and deems to explore the skill in the eSports field.
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Jito Tenson