"We should always be judged by our achievements, not by our gender." Serena Williams Write
Tennis superstar and one of the games greatest athletes, Serena Williams wrote an open letter about sexism in sports and beyond. Read her powerful message as part of The Gaurdian, Incredible Women of 2016 issue. Williams writes about her dreams of being the best tennis player in the world, not just the best "Female" tennis player. She also describes her struggles and how she learned to embrace them.
To all incredible women who strive for excellence,
When I was growing up, I had a dream. I’m sure you did, too. My dream wasn’t like that of an average kid, my dream was to be the best tennis player in the world. Not the best “female” tennis player in the world.
