Marie Gicquel, edited by Gauthier Delomez 7:01 p.m., August 11, 2022
Many artists, especially in music, have been inspired by the prolific career of Serena Williams, one of the greatest champions in the history of tennis.
The American icon was also honored in the recent film "The Williams Method", in which Will Smith plays his father.
A page is turning in the history of tennis.
American Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, opened up about her impending retirement, likely after the US Open, on Tuesday in an interview with
Vogue
magazine .
"The countdown is on," she said.
For more than 20 years, his career has inspired many artists, in music and cinema.
Drake, Derek Pope... Many rappers are inspired by the legend
Very recently, in 2021, actor Will Smith played his father at the cinema in the film
The Williams Method
.
But the area where the tennis icon and his powerful game has been most touted is in the songs.
In
Worst Behavior
, Canadian artist Drake explains that he could only beat Serena if the right-hander plays left-handed.
Her strength is also celebrated in
American Derek Pope 's title
Serena Williams .
Rapper The Game also pays tribute to the American player in his song
Dreams
.
It evokes the three Williams sisters, Venus, Serena, and Yetunde, killed in a shootout between rival gangs.
The athlete, fan of hip hop, could also turn to musical production.
Serena Williams had already rubbed shoulders with it ten years ago with a confidential sound, where she abandoned the racket for sunglasses.