Opinion
The Habari Networks’ 10 most influential people of 2012
5). Serena Williams
Nationality: American
Occupation: Athlete
Serena Williams started out this year on a low key – making early exits at both the Australian and French Opens. (She was outed in the first round in Paris). Sports pundits and “experts” eagerly jumped on these performances declaring that her best days were behind her.
31-year old Williams proved everyone of her critics wrong – Serena Williams recovered and went on to win the Wimbledon Championship for a record fifth time; won an individual Olympic gold medal; won a doubles Olympic gold medal together with her sister Venus; dominated the field to win the U.S. Open championship; proceeded to win the WTA championships, and was awarded the women’s WTA player of the year was named the women’s ITF world champion.
Serena Williams has played some of the best tennis of her career. She is probably the greatest women’s tennis player and she was deservedly named one of The Habari Network’s 10 most influential people of 2012.
