Look back at 9-year-old Serena Williams

In this video, you can see an early CNN profile on Serena Williams when she was just 9 years old. Even back then, it was clear she was going to be a star.

Serena Williams recently told the world that she is ready to start “evolving” away from her playing days — she expressed distaste for the word “retirement” — and while she remained purposely vague about whether her U.S. Open run definitely would represent her last hurrah, everyone assumed it will be.

“It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on in my life,” Williams said, tears streaming down her cheeks shortly after one final shot landed in the net. “I’m so grateful to every single person that’s ever said, ‘Go, Serena!’ in their life.”

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