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Serena Williams989 Archivesgoing for her fifth gold at the Olympics, but in our opinion, she's already won.

That's because Williams, the No. 1 woman's tennis player in the world as well as a part-time Beyonce cameo-maker, fashion designer and more, just slayed her SELF magazine cover.

For the magazine's newest issue, Williams sports a bra-top and high-waisted bikini bottom with sunkissed skin and beachy hair.

"This is my blood," she said to SELF. "I live for this and have for the last 32 years. When I step out on the court, you're going to get all of me." 

Williams first made her Olympic debut in 2000 with her doubles partner, sister Venus. She then made appearance at every Olympic game after.

While the 34-year old is still hitting the court, she's also clapping back at haters who've shamed her for her body.

"I love my body, and I would never change anything about it," she said. "I'm not asking you to like my body. I'm just asking you to let me be me. Because I'm going to influence a girl who does look like me, and I want her to feel good about herself."

And with that comment, she's already slayed the game.

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