Serena Williams posing for the Harper’s Bazaar shoot
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When Serena Williams was knocked out of this year’s U.S. Open, she immediately walked off the court and you could see the disappointment on her face. But that loss definitely didn’t take away from the fact that she’s one of the greatest athletes, if not the greatest, in the world. In November’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Williams’ courage and athleticism is applauded in the appropriately titled “Daring Issue.”

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Serena Williams (USA) reacts after winning the first set of the match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) in the women’s singles final of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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It took the biggest stage and home turf, but Serena Williams is once again a Grand Slam champion.

Shaking off some early nerves on 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, No. 1 Williams cruised past 10th seeded Caroline Wozniacki of