Describe a successful sportsperson you admire You should say: • Who he/she is • What you know about him/her • What he/she is like in real life • What achievement he/she has made • And explain why you admire him/her

A successful sportsperson I really admire is Serena Williams, the American tennis player. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, not just in women’s tennis but in sport generally. I know that she won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, which is an extraordinary achievement, and she stayed at the top of the game for many years despite injuries, pressure, and very strong competition. From what I’ve seen in interviews and documentaries, she seems extremely determined, confident, and mentally tough, but also quite warm and humorous in real life. She has always struck me as someone who knows her own worth and is not afraid to speak up, especially about equality in sport and the challenges faced by female athletes. I think that makes her more than just a champion on the court. The achievement that impresses me most is how long she dominated tennis. Many athletes have one or two great seasons, but Serena stayed competitive for decades and changed the way people viewed women’s tennis. I admire her because she combined raw talent with discipline and resilience. To me, she is a powerful example of someone who kept pushing boundaries and refused to be limited by other people’s expectations.