The tennis star's up-and-down experience at Roland Garros is a microcosm of her broader tennis journey. Williams is many things, but she is above all resilient. In 2020, she is still a contender but no longer the automatic favorite at age 39 and with a daunting draw
Serena Williams of the United States in action against Kristie Ahn of the United States in the first round of the singles competition on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on September 28th 2020 in Paris, France.
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