In women's tennis, the '00s were Serena Decade (AP)

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FILE - This is a July 4, 2009, file photo showing Serena Williams holding the championship trophy after defeating her sister, Venus, to win the women's singles final on the Center Court  at Wimbledon. Her flair for theatrics and compelling back story brought new fans to the sport, which helped the WTA Tour achieve new levels of popularity. The U.S. Open final became a prime-time attraction, and Williams became a magazine cover celebrity. She also might be The Associated Press' Athlete of the Decade. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)AP - Serena Williams considered skipping the 2000 Australian Open to attend design classes, then decided to play. She showed up for her first match of the year wearing red shoes, which made it easier to see her eight foot faults. She committed 55 unforced errors before outlasting a wild-card opponent ranked 261st in three sets.


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