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AchievementJanuary 28, 2017· sport

Serena Williams wins 23rd Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Serena Williams won the Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant, claiming her 23rd Grand Slam singles title — the most in the Open Era — surpassing Steffi Graf's record. Williams' career, spanning four decades, made her the most dominant tennis player of her generation and a symbol of Black excellence and perseverance.