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Tennis
Serena Williams was an irreplaceable force in tennis for more than two decades
She broke records and conventions all her life before bowing out to her strongest opponent: middle age
Serena Williams in action at last year's French Open. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/Getty
Johnny Watterson
Wed Aug 10 2022 - 06:00
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