With the U.S. Open coming to a close, so does the career of arguably one of the greatest tennis players, Serena Williams.

Williams is one of the most decorated and most prominent athletes of all time, winning 23 grand slam titles-second all time- and winning 14 major doubles titles all with her sister Venus-who is an all time great in her own right.

The superstar athlete recently announced she was "evolving" away from tennis.

5 Things host James Brown sat down with USA TODAY Deputy Editor Suzette Hackney and Sports Columnist Dan Wolken to discuss Williams' legacy and her impact on sports, culture and more.

Hackney shares about the time she met the Williams sisters and what their drive and strength did for her and other women, especially women of color.

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