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Serena Williams Will Not Apologize for Being the G.O.A.T.

Serena Williams has a lot going on right now—she’s launched her own fashion line, recently debuted a successful documentary series, returned to doing what she does best following the birth of daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. During the journey back to the court, she’s been open about the challenges of motherhood (including missing her daughter’s first steps for training) as well as the sexism that she’s faced as an athlete quite literally at the top of her game. But one thing she’s not going to do? Apologize for being the best.

During a recent press conference at Wimbledon, Williams was asked a question by Telegraph reporter Jamie Johnson. He asked if it was hard being the “one to beat”—after all, everyone who’s coming up against Williams on the court is on the top of their game, too.

First of all, let’s acknowledge that he acknowledged her greatness (rightfully so, we might add).

Second of all, her response was absolute dynamite.

“I’m glad someone admitted that,” Williams responded, rightfully. “But yeah, every single match I play, whether I’m coming back from a baby, or surgery, it doesn’t matter, because these young ladies bring a game that I’ve never seen before… That’s what makes me great.”

Did she apologize for being incredible? Mumble away his acknowledgement of her greatness? Nope, she owned it—as she damn well should.

Best of all, Williams then wrapped up her answer with this kicker: “I always play everyone at their greatest, so I have to be greater.”

Watch her response below:

https://twitter.com/jamieojohnson/status/1015499379665522689?s=21

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Serena Williams' Christmas Pic With Baby Alexis Is Here to Remind You She's the G.O.A.T.

Serena Williams is the Greatest Of All Time, a.k.a. the G.O.A.T. Sure, pretty much all new moms are G.O.A.T.s (case in point: 4 A.M. feedings), but Williams’ title is literal, having been ranked No. 1 in the entire world in women’s tennis singles eight times in the past 15 years. And, um, remember when she won the Australian Open while pregnant with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr.?

Now, Alexis is 3 months old, totally adorable, and enjoying her first Christmas with her family. You didn’t think Williams would leave us all without a photo of her daughter‘s Christmas debut, did you? Williams shared the snap, complete with a Christmas-themed Snapchat filter, and it’s almost too precious for words. (We’re glad to see that little Alexis doesn’t seem to be suffering from teething woes during the holiday, too!)

The photo itself is a simple selfie of Williams and her firstborn, but what we love most about it isn’t necessarily what’s in the foreground. Take a look right between mom and daughter.

Check that photo of Williams killing it on the tennis court in the background: a lil’ reminder for us that while she’s doing wonderfully at being a mom right now, she’s still the Queen of the Courts. Williams is actually set to return to the tennis court for the first time since giving birth this Saturday—and she’s doing it big. Williams will be playing at the Mubadala exhibition event in Abu Dhabi, and she’s one of the first women to do so. It pretty much makes her the definition of a cool mom—G.O.A.T., Snapchat filters, and all.

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