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Williams: 'Wimbledon legend Ashe inspiring'

Sunday, June 28 2015 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    World number one Serena Williams previews Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, 40 years after Arthur Ashe became the first black man to triumph at SW19 in 1975.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE (English) Serena Williams, number one seed:

    (Q. As you know, this is the 40th anniversary of Arthur Ashe winning here. What are your thoughts when you think about Arthur and what he's meant to you personally and to the whole world?

    "Uhm, yeah, it's amazing I think. You know, after 40 years, his legacy still lives on in one of the greatest ways. That was just an amazing match that he played. It was against Connors, I believe. You know, I think they showed it. I was at home I think watching TV. They had the match on. I was watching it. I was like, Wow, you know. It was just a really cool moment. It's been a lot I think for just African Americans not just in tennis, but in all of sports in breaking barriers, Arthur Ashe and everything he did for tennis."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Serena Williams, number one seed:

    (Q. You haven't been at Wimbledon before having won the first two majors of the year. There's a lot of talk about the calendar slam. Is there any difference in your preparation? Does it make this Wimbledon feel any different?)

    "Personally, uhm, it doesn't make it feel any different, which I think is a good thing 'cause I don't feel any pressure to win all four. I've been saying that, but I really don't feel that pressure. Maybe if I would happen to win here, then maybe I might start feeling it after that. Ultimately, I'm taking it one day at a time and I'm not thinking that far."

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