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CHAMPION IMMORTAL: Serena, goddess of the courts rises again to silence doubters

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buzzz worthy. . . OPINION by Mona Austin It is said that success is the best way to silence  doubters.  Tennis champ Serena Williams' racket has once again served as a nozzle. Williams is receiving praise for her 23rd Grand Slam win  over her sister Venus in the Australian Open on January 28, 2017. Breaking the record she once tied with Steffi Graff for most singles wins, making history with the most recent victory she now stands at the top alone .  But it was not long ago that sports journalists attempted to demote her for losing to a  lesser known player.  Let' just set the record straight, shall we? Serena Williams lost a Grand Slam, not her championship status or footprint on the ages and came back to prove once more that she is a formidable opponent. Will Smith made a fitting comment about  Williams, at the  2015 Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year ceremony where she was honored. He said Will...