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“She Is Crushing It”: Singer Allyson Brooke Would Be Serena Williams if She Wanted to Be an Athlete

Published 05/01/2021, 6:11 AM EDT

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23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams has inspired millions of athletes and non-athletes beyond measure. Recently, American singer and former Fifth Harmony member Allyson Brooke included herself in the ever-growing list.

At 39, the American tennis queen is chasing her next Grand Slam title with all her might. Despite coming close and missing out on several occasions, she returns with double the energy and passion than before. That is why she is the perfect role model for young and adults.

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If Allyson Brooke were an athlete, she would want to be Serena Williams

Serena Williams lost another chance to win her 24th major against Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open 2021 semifinals. However, she had defeated two of the hardest hitters, Aryna Sabalenka (22) and Simona Halep (29), to reach the final four. It proves that she only needs a final touch to complete her long-awaited goal.

Moreover, it also clarifies that the former World No.1 is still one of the biggest competitors in tennis. This unstoppable search for more despite winning every tennis accolade is a spirit of a pure athlete.

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So when Ally Brooke had to pick an athlete she would want to be, she unhesitatingly said, “Serena Williams. For sure.”

Furthermore, she explained why she chose the American tennis professional.

Brooke said, “She is crushing it. She is like the No.1 across the board like she is beating everybody.”

Along with the ‘Perfect’ singer, many men and women athletes also desire Serena’s unrivaled strength and athleticism. But winning 39 Grand Slam titles (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles combined) is not a feat that happens once in many generations.

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Williams is already undergoing her preparations for the French Open 2021, starting at the end of this month. Her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, even shared a clip of her intense training on the clay surface.

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The four-time Olympic Gold medallist has won the title thrice in Roland Garros. However, winning it in 2021 will value more than her previous three combined.

Last year, Serena had to pull out from Paris due to her persistent Achilles’ heel injury. Hopefully, this time around, she would be physically and mentally fit to take on any challenges coming her way.

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Purav Joshi is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having a degree in Films, Television and Media Production, he guided his passion for writing and journalism into the sport of aces and rallies. With over 2 years of experience as a copywriter, Purav has authored over 500 tennis articles.
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