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AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Basketball player Michael Jordan watches on the 1st tee during the Afternoon Foursomes of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 27, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Basketball player Michael Jordan watches on the 1st tee during the Afternoon Foursomes of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 27, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the toughest players to play against. Not just because of his skill set but because of his sheer determination and vigor to win. His competitiveness was his biggest skill and he used it to the fullest. He was the one player who also recognized greatness. He would not fret about giving respect due to another player or person that he thought deserved it.
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Once, he recognized the greatness of not only a non-basketball player but also by a gesture to show his respect. The tennis player in question was none other than 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams. Read to know how Serena Williams received the special gesture by ‘His Airness’ on her special feat.
Serena Williams receives a special gift from Michael Jordan
Serena Williams has achieved many great feats throughout her career. She has also gained worldwide praise and respect for the same. However, one time, she was even acknowledged by another GOAT.
So, after her 23rd Grand Slam victory in the Australian Open, she was showered with praise from all around the world. After the same, a special gift from Michael Jordan also greeted her.
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 26: Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan watches as Roger Federer of Switzerland plays against Marinko Matosevic of Australia at their men’s singles first round tennis match on second day of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Bilgin Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
It took place during an interview Serena Williams was on with SportsCenter after her win. There, she received a special gift in a white box with only the number 23 written. Serena had started getting anxious upon seeing the box. She said, “What is this guys? I don’t like surprises!”
Upon opening the gift she understood that it was from Michael Jordan. It contained the pair of shoes that she liked putting on after games. They were also in her favorite color. The box also contained a letter from MJ himself. He said, “Congratulations on winning number 23.”
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Winning the 23rd Grand Slam even when being pregnant was surely a great feat and she got the treatment that her win deserved.
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