"I never defined myself as an activist but I opened many doors for other people" - Williams on helping others

"I never defined myself as an activist but I opened many doors for other people" - Williams on helping others

by Sebastian Dahlman

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According to many, women's tennis world would look much different now if Serena Williams wasn't part of it as the 23-time Grand Slam champion changed the game a lot.

Serena Williams always cared about others and also tried to help people and groups of people that were often overlooked or not given treatment that they deserve. The 40-years-old American didn't just collect a ton of trophies throughout her career but she also changed a ton of lives. During a recent interview with Esporte Espetacular in Brazil, she spoke about how she sees herself in relation to activism.

"I never defined myself as an activist," Serena Williams said. "But because I am who I am, a black woman who plays tennis, I believe that I opened many doors for other people to see themselves in this sport as well. It was never about activism but about playing tennis."

"I'm investing in technology and I'm enjoying it. I decided last year to raise external capital and through that we invest in women, in people of color and I really believe in diversity - a lot of people talk about diversity, but they don't actually do it. We invest in everyone: in men, women, but we really certify all the companies in the portfolio," Serena Williams continued.

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