Crushing first serves, casting ominous glances across the net and showing not the slightest hint of vulnerability…

Serena is back! At least she made everyone say her name as she won her third Austrailian Open and eighth Grand Slam by beating her opponent Sharapova in a mere 63 minutes. Maybe people will stop critising her simply because she wants to have a well rounded life. Let the sister play tennis and act, and travel, etc. Last night she proved she can still command respect in the arena that provided the opportunity for her to become a sports icon and inspiration, along with her sister Venus, to every little brown girl that dreams of playing tennis professionally.