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The experience of playing in 23 NFL seasons is an unprecedented feat in history. Tom Brady has a host of admirers in the sporting arena. Recently retired tennis superstar, Serena Williams, is one among them. Williams attended The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about the comeback trend started by the legendary quarterback. 

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You know what? Tom Brady started an amazing trend,” said the 23-time Grand Slam winner. The Tennis Playing Truck pointed out the comeback made by Brady after announcing his retirement from the game in February. Her husband, Alex Ohanian, had a hilarious reaction to his partner’s comment.

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“Dude [Tom Brady] I’m trying to plan a family vacation,” tweeted Ohanian

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Tom Brady is the comeback king

Earlier in February, the 45-year-old announced his retirement from the game. After a month, he retracted the decision to retire and revealed that he will return to play in the NFL for the 2022 season. Tom Brady’s sudden change in mind was because of his passionate love for the sport.

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A u-turn to play for the Bucs came at a cost as his wife Gisele Bündchen. She was not keen about Brady changing his mind. The supermodel was hopeful TB12 to take care of the family duties and at present; the relationship is at a standstill with both couples living separately. 

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Serena Williams took a break from active tennis during motherhood but returned after a year. The champion revealed in interviews that it was hard to sit out as a spectator in tennis. Her words speak of the passion and desire she had for the sport. At 41, tennis great Roger Federer also said he made a hard decision as his body did not allow him to play anymore.

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It is the same with a titan like Tom Brady. At 45, he has achieved several envious feats in his career. But there is still that innate hunger to perform well. That is probably the inspiration that is keeping him going.

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports. He enjoys watching games in a noisy ambiance with close friends and has a special liking for player interviews. Buffalo Bills is his all-time special NFL franchise but when it comes to athletes, he absolutely admires Aaron Donald for meeting style with substance. When he is not writing articles, Nidheesh listens to songs, takes short bike rides, and re-watches some of his favorite films.

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