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Serena Williams knocks off the No. 2 seed to stave off retirementPhoto: Getty ImagesIt is obviously going to take a brave woman to stare down Serena Wiliams at Ashe Stadium, where 24,000 (minus the handful they have in their player’s box)…

Serena Williams, through 27 years in professional tennis, has faced several generations of stars who jockeyed for position at the top of the sport. The strength of her claim to be considered the greatest player ever is rooted not only in…