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IT WASN’T just Serena Williams’ powerful backhand, or her doting fiance in the stands, that had the crowd talking at the Australian Open this week.

Serena Williams hits a backhand during the quarterfinals of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. Serena will play her seventh season of World TeamTennis with the Washington Kastles.

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Serena Williams' backhand was lethal in Stanford.

LONDON - The Championships Wimbledon .. Defending Champion & World #1 Serena Williams plays a backhand during the Singles 2nd round match v Caroline Garcia, day four at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 27, 2013. #GreatLegs #TeamSerena

Backhand. Check. World #1 Serena Williams. Western & Southern Open Championship Final v World #2 Vika Azarenka. Serena lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-7. 8/18//13 #TeamSerena

Serena Williams defeated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

U.S. Open: World #1 Serena Williams' backhand was one of her weapons in her nearly perfect 4th Round 6-0, 6-0 victory over clay-court specialist Carla Suarez Navarro. #TeamSerena

at the #2015 #ausopen australian Open #serenawilliams looks #fresh on this #happily #nike outfit.

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams won her first major title at the 1999 U.S. Open, when she was just 17.

The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures. #LaborDay #SerenaWilliams #repost

World #1 Serena Williams hits a bombastic #BackHand to Mona Barthel in their Round of 16 match in Cincinnati. Serena won 6-4, 6-1. 8/15/13

Happy 43rd Queen Day to one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams! 🐐👑 #BlackWomen #SerenaWilliams #ML3Sports #ML3ForTheCulture

Serena Williams (Washington Kastles) during her semifinal match against Victoria Azarenka at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 31: World #1 Serena Williams sends a blistering backhand back to Sorana Cirstea during their Singles match day six of the French Open at Roland Garros. Serena won 6-0, 6-2. #TeamSerena

Serena Williams dominates at the US Open in a lavender tutu.