But Serena Williams has left a trail of comments that show her belief in God, and especially her identity as a Witness, has bolstered her already formidable tennis talents. How has Williams balanced her faith and the winner’s circle? It is a subject she and her sister Venus, also a tennis star and former No. And yet for Williams, her faith is like a secret weapon, a stealthy supply of strength and perseverance that some observers say is as vital to her game as her 120 mph serve. A Saturdaywin would bring her one step closer to a “calendar slam” - the rarely achieved four Grand Slam tournament wins in one year. She is also a Jehovah’s Witness, a faith that encourages members to separate from the broader world and discourages them from competitive sports on the grounds that it promotes nationalism, violence and celebrity - all things Witnesses are supposed to avoid. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, known for her relentless will, bullying strokes and withering speed. (RNS) If Serena Williams wins Wimbledon Saturday (July 11), she will likely say - as she usually does after a big win - “I want to thank Jehovah God.” Williams, 33, is the No.
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