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TOKYO, JAPAN: Simone Biles during warm-ups prior to the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, Japan | Credits: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

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TOKYO, JAPAN: Simone Biles during warm-ups prior to the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, Japan | Credits: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Serena Williams and Simone Biles are known faces in the world of sports. Serena and Simone are both legends in their respective fields. With 16 Grand Slam doubles and 23 Grand Slam singles, Serena was World No. 1 in singles for 319 weeks.
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Drawing curtains to her illustrious singles career, Serena played her last singles match. Expressing her gratitude for the world of sports, Simone took to Twitter to thank Serena for her contribution.
Simone thanks Serena
Proving her skills yet again, Serena dominated the court on her final day. In her last singles match, Serena went down 5-7, 7-6, 1-6 against Australia’s ace tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic at the U.S. Open.
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Aug 16, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Serena Willams (USA) follows through on a backhand in her match against Emma Raducanu (GBR) at the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Serena has always been true to herself. She embraced all backlashes with utmost dignity and elegance. A strong sports personality, Serena encouraged young people worldwide to brave the hurdles. With four Olympic gold medals in her bag, Serena never failed to amaze her admires.
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There could be a one-word definition for the legacy that Serena leaves behind! Taking the appropriate moment, Simone took to Twitter to say, “Thank You” to the legend for “transcending” sports for black athletes.”
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thank you @serenawilliams for transcending sports for black athletes, female athletes and every athlete🤍
such a pleasure to watch, thanks for being an inspiration
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) September 3, 2022
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Braving an array of hostilities, Serena transcended ordinary to achieve “extraordinary” feats. Often called for being too aggressive on the court, Serena fought like a lioness. She never missed her chance to assert her dominance. Now with the retreat of the legend, there is a lot for the younger generation to look up to.
Serena Williams inspires Simone Biles
For young Simone, Serena was always an inspiration. In her own profession, Simone had to fight back against the taboos. Simone has earlier expressed her adoration for the Willams sisters in a recorded message. She said, “The impact Venus and Serena Williams have made, not only in sports but in life, has made a huge impact on my entire career. They’ve paved the way for black athletes as well as black women. I can’t thank them enough.”
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Sep 2, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Serena Williams of the United States gestures to the crowd after a match against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia on day five of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
A big fan of the two sisters, Simone also once expressed her wish to be their friend. Simone took a lot of inspiration from Serena for her stand on mental health. Extending the warmth, the Tennis star also expressed her wish to be friends with Simone.
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Hopefully, the fans will see Simone and Serena together soon!
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