How Serena Williams has inspired Pippa Middleton during her pregnancy

Serena Williams is an inspiration to women around the world for various reasons - and it seems Pippa Middleton counts herself among that group.
 
The Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister is expecting her first child, and says Williams has spurred her to continue playing tennis through her pregnancy.
 
In her latest column for the magazine of UK supermarket Waitrose, Pippa, 34, admits she was concerned being pregnant would force her beloved sport to the backburner.

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In an interview for InStyle magazine’s “Badass Women” edition, the Grand Slam champ heaped praise on the royal mum of three.

Sharing her thoughts on who counts as a “badass woman”, Williams told the publication, “Well, obviously Beyoncé. That goes unsaid. Rihanna goes unsaid. Kate Middleton!”

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“I haven’t been giving 100% to every shot, instead just enjoyed releasing energy through rallying, footwork and working on core strength,” the regular Wimbledon spectator writes.

"[I]f you’re a healthy, well-trained player with an uncomplicated pregnancy there’s no reason why you can’t continue a good level of tennis."