LeBron James & Serena Williams: Associated Press’s 2013 Athletes of the Year
Here’s a Sonny Side of Sports salute to basketball star LeBron James and tennis champion Serena Williams, who are the Associated Press’s 2013 male and female athletes of the year.
Serena had what Gordon Smith, the executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association, describes as an unforgettable year. She had a record in singles of 78-4, with 11 titles – including the French Open and the U.S. Open.
The 32-year-old Williams also had a 34-match winning streak; won more than $12 million dollars in prize money, a record in women’s tennis; and became the oldest world number-one in women’s tennis history. Serena’s 17 Grand Slam singles trophies also matches the number won by Swiss star Roger Federer who, like Williams, is 32-years-old.
LeBron James is also at the top of his sport. He celebrated his 29th birthday December 30th and is widely regarded as the best player in the National Basketball Association.
In June, LeBron led the Miami Heat to their second consecutive NBA title.
James was named Most Valuable Player of the championship series, and he also won his fourth league MVP trophy in 2013.....snip~
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