9 Reasons Why Serena Williams Is Our #Shero

The tennis phenom is an inspiration to us all.

She’s a #Shero - Serena Williams again made history on Saturday (June 6), defeating Lucie Safarova to win the 2015 French Open, her 20th Grand Slam title to date! But there are many reasons to love the tennis star. Let us count the ways… By Britt Middleton (Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

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She’s a #Shero - Serena Williams again made history on Saturday (June 6), defeating Lucie Safarova to win the 2015 French Open, her 20th Grand Slam title to date! But there are many reasons to love the tennis star. Let us count the ways… By Britt Middleton (Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

She Can Overcome Anything - Over the weekend, Williams was sick with the flu as she fought on to victory. Now, if this isn’t a lesson in perseverance, we don’t know what is! And it’s a lesson to keep pushing through for whatever it is you want. (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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She Can Overcome Anything - Over the weekend, Williams was sick with the flu as she fought on to victory. Now, if this isn’t a lesson in perseverance, we don’t know what is! And it’s a lesson to keep pushing through for whatever it is you want. (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

She Sets Her Own Style Rules - It’s no secret that she loves fashion, both on court and off. She always steps out in looks that show off her toned frame, haters be damned. Here she is stunting in a custom Ines Di Santo silk gown. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

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She Sets Her Own Style Rules - It’s no secret that she loves fashion, both on court and off. She always steps out in looks that show off her toned frame, haters be damned. Here she is stunting in a custom Ines Di Santo silk gown. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Serena Williams on Vogue - Part tennis phenom, part fashion goddess, Serena slays at every turn. She’s most definitely working it in a navy Rag & Bone sheath and diamond bracelets by Tate. And those curls just gave us new life. (Photo: VOGUE, April 2015)

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She Knows No Limits - There aren’t many athletes chosen to grace the cover of Vogue, the world’s most renowned fashion magazine, let alone African-American women. Serena represents for us at every turn, and she has no limits to hold her. (Photo: VOGUE, April 2015)

She Reminds Us to Love Our Bodies - She has talked openly about overcoming past struggles with body image. "Well, I wasn't always confident. I just started feeling comfortable with myself about six or seven years ago. That's why I tell people that even at 25 or 26, it's OK if you're feeling uncomfortable with yourself. I was too. It's normal. I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are.” And P.S. Two snaps for our girl reading her own cover issue of Vogue poolside! (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

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She Reminds Us to Love Our Bodies - She has talked openly about overcoming past struggles with body image. "Well, I wasn't always confident. I just started feeling comfortable with myself about six or seven years ago. That's why I tell people that even at 25 or 26, it's OK if you're feeling uncomfortable with yourself. I was too. It's normal. I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are.” And P.S. Two snaps for our girl reading her own cover issue of Vogue poolside! (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

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She Inspires Us to Keep Grinding - On staying focused, she says, “If you’re behind, focus on one point at a time. Don’t focus on the score. Don’t focus on anything else. Just focus on that one sole point.” #Winning (Photo: Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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She Inspires Us to Keep Grinding - On staying focused, she says, “If you’re behind, focus on one point at a time. Don’t focus on the score. Don’t focus on anything else. Just focus on that one sole point.” #Winning (Photo: Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

She’s a Girl’s Girl - Despite being fiercely competitive on the court, Williams knows the value of friendship — and she regularly competes against BFF Caroline Wozniacki. “It’s hard and lonely at the top,” she says. “That’s why it’s so fun to have Caroline and my sister too. You’re a target when you’re number one. Everyone wants to beat you. Everyone talks behind your back, and you get a lot more criticism. God forbid I lose. It’s like, ‘Why?’ Well, I am human.” (Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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She’s a Girl’s Girl - Despite being fiercely competitive on the court, Williams knows the value of friendship — and she regularly competes against BFF Caroline Wozniacki. “It’s hard and lonely at the top,” she says. “That’s why it’s so fun to have Caroline and my sister too. You’re a target when you’re number one. Everyone wants to beat you. Everyone talks behind your back, and you get a lot more criticism. God forbid I lose. It’s like, ‘Why?’ Well, I am human.” (Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

She’s Team #NoMakeup - We love a woman who's not afraid to strip down to her most natural state. (Click here to see more makeup-free stars!) (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

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She’s Team #NoMakeup - We love a woman who's not afraid to strip down to her most natural state. (Click here to see more makeup-free stars!) (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

She’s a Boss - She has a number of business ventures outside of her tennis pursuits, including a fashion line, Serena Williams Signature Statement by HSN. She’s also a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins and recently signed on to teach an online tennis workshop with masterclass.com, just to name a few. (Photo: Albert Urso/Getty Images)

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She’s a Boss - She has a number of business ventures outside of her tennis pursuits, including a fashion line, Serena Williams Signature Statement by HSN. She’s also a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins and recently signed on to teach an online tennis workshop with masterclass.com, just to name a few. (Photo: Albert Urso/Getty Images)

She Doesn’t Take Herself Too Seriously - When you’re at the top of your game, it’s easy to forget to have some fun sometimes. However, Williams loves sharing candid moments with her fans, like this close encounter with the Predator in Madrid! And who could forget her sick cover of Beyoncé’s “7/11” music video for Vogue.com? (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)

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She Doesn’t Take Herself Too Seriously - When you’re at the top of your game, it’s easy to forget to have some fun sometimes. However, Williams loves sharing candid moments with her fans, like this close encounter with the Predator in Madrid! And who could forget her sick cover of Beyoncé’s “7/11” music video for Vogue.com? (Photo: Serena Williams via Instagram)