Serena Williams Takes The Throne As Sportsperson Of The Year

Sports Illustrated puts the athlete and all-around queen exactly where she should be.

So, Sports Illustrated just named Serena Williams its Sportsperson of the Year.

So, Sports Illustrated just named Serena Williams its Sportsperson of the Year.

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The magazine captured Queen Williams at her most unapologetically slayful, chatting with her about tennis and more.

The magazine captured Queen Williams at her most unapologetically slayful, chatting with her about tennis and more.

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SI says Williams earned the title both because of her phenomenal year in terms of numbers, and her almost superhuman dedication to her game (and basically everything else).

SI says Williams earned the title both because of her phenomenal year in terms of numbers, and her almost superhuman dedication to her game (and basically everything else).

Not only did Williams win 53 of the 56 professional matches she played this year — she also persevered through multiple injuries and illnesses, including a 101º fever at the French Open, which she STILL WON.

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On top of that, she also showed at New York Fashion Week, took a public stand against police brutality, and studied to get her pre-med degree...

On top of that, she also showed at New York Fashion Week, took a public stand against police brutality, and studied to get her pre-med degree...

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