Serena Williams’s Advice for Her Younger Self Is Sagely

Serena Williams is one of the most famous professional tennis players in the world, and a symbol for women’s empowerment — even for those fans who don’t necessarily follow sports.

Williams has received multiple awards and honors and is generally considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. As a mainstay in the sporting world, Williams has learned a

lot about life over the past several decades — and in recent years, she has opened up several times about the advice that she would give to others, as well as the wise words of advice she would go back in time to give to her younger self.

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Williams was a tennis prodigy from a very early age. By the time she was a teenager, she had risen to prominence in the sport, having left school in the ninth grade in order to pursue her tennis career.

As she continued her path to glory, Williams started racking up awards. Over the years, the athletic player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and to date, she holds the record for 13 Grand Slam singles titles on hard court.

In a recent interview with the Zoe Report, Williams was asked what advice she would give to her younger self. Without hesitation, the pro athlete acknowledged that she would share the value of hard work with the younger Williams.

Another sage bit of advice from Williams that almost any fan can utilize, regardless of the situation: “If you are behind in a game, it’s so important to relax, and that’s what I do–when I’m behind in a game, that’s when I become most relaxed.

Just focus on one point at a time…just that sole point, and then the next one, and the next one.” By following Williams’ tips, fans might not necessarily become tennis masters, but they might just become more confident versions of themselves.