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“Serena’s story proves that through hard work and perseverance, everyone can become a legend.”
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Baseline Staff
Published Jul 16, 2024
We already knew Serena Williams was a legend, and now kids around the world know it too. The kids’ television network Nickelodeon honored the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion at the 37th annual Kids’ Choice Awards last week with the Legend Award in recognition of her sporting career and influence on popular culture.
While KCA winners are typically chosen in a fan vote by youngsters and other viewers worldwide, honoring their favorite TV shows, movies, athletes and more, Nickelodeon gives this annual honor to “an aspirational, game-changing global superstar whose name is synonymous with greatness,” it said in a statement. Previous honorees have included David Beckham, Michael Phelps and the late Kobe Bryant, and winners are presented with a special, glittering gold version of the awards’ iconic orange blimp statuette, which was formerly an alternate logo of the network.
Williams was presented her award by Kelly Rowland, of Destiny’s Child fame, whom she dubbed a “special, wonderful friend” in her acceptance speech at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. She thanked her parents, her family, and gave a special shout out to her sister, Venus Williams, “who’s a legend too,” before delivering a slice of wisdom to the next generation watching.
“This is so cool. You guys are the greatest crowd ever. I needed you all of those years at Wimbledon,” she said.
“I look at this crowd, filled with so many budding little legends, and I want all of you to know that no matter where you come from, and whatever your dreams are, you can achieve anything you put your mind to. If I can do it, you can do it.”
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After finishing her speech, she was showered with a burst of gold confetti before walking off stage.
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“From Wimbledon to Wall Street, Hollywood to the White House … Serena Williams is a respected, beloved, and celebrated powerhouse,” Nickelodeon said in a statement, calling the former world No. 1 a “role model unlike any other.”
“Her ascent to greatness, on and off the court, has inspired generations to reach further, push harder, and never give up on achieving their dreams.
“Serena’s story proves that through hard work and perseverance, everyone can become a legend.”
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Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova gets LEGO surprise: “I feel really special!”
The LEGO fanatic has just received an exclusive new set themed around her All England Club win.
By
Baseline Staff
Published Jul 18, 2024
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Is anyone having a better week than Barbora Krejcikova?
The 28-year-old is enjoying a well-deserved victory lap after her Wimbledon victory, where she won her second Grand Slam singles title to charge back into the WTA’s Top 10 rankings. And now, the LEGO fanatic has just received an exclusive new set themed around her All England Club win.
Read more: Quote of the Day: LEGO fanatic Barbora Krejcikova builds bridge to Wimbledon final
Krejcikova took to social media on Wednesday to show off the colorful collection created from the colorful bricks—including a stunning replica of the ladies singles trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish.
“Another replica of the Wimbledon trophy, my own figurine and a racquet. Now I feel really special!” she gushed on social media. “Thank you very much for a beautiful meeting and gifts!”
With a LEGO racquet and Wimbledon trophy, all that’s missing now is a Centre Court replica.
With a LEGO racquet and Wimbledon trophy, all that’s missing now is a Centre Court replica.
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With a tennis racquet, action-ready figurine and an iconic trophy, all that’s missing from Krejcikova’s collection now is a venue to play in—like Centre Court.
Read More: Barbora Krejcikova needs your help to get a Centre Court LEGO kit made
The Czech champion has been rallying fans this week to sign a petition on LEGO’s Idea Lab that would see the toy company recreate the sport’s most iconic court.
“I would really, really love to build this,” Krejcikova shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Will you help me by voting for it?”
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While the idea includes concept art that features a tiny tennis net and even the court’s signature white roof, so far the petition has only amassed 2,000 of the 10,000 signatures that would be required to commission it.
Krejcikova revealed her love for LEGO during a wide-ranging Q&A session on X, where she named the building blocks to be her favorite Wimbledon rain delay activity after sleeping.
She’s also the latest WTA player to get a shoutout from the Danish brand, who has previously snapped up the likes of world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Leylah Fernandez as brand ambassadors.
WATCH: “It changed my life”: Barbora Krejcikova speaks to Jana Novotona’s inspiration after Wimbledon win
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