Tennis champ Serena Williams has one of the most recognizable bodies in sports.

In an interview with Fitness Magazine, the beauty says she didn't know how important her famous curves were until she would receive praise from fans about it.

"When I was young I thought I should be built more like an athlete - long and lean - not with a womanly figure," she said. "But then people my age started coming up to me and saying, 'I love you because of the way you look.' That was really motivating. So I learned to be proud of my curves and embrace my large boobs. It's all about loving who you are and realizing that you're beautiful."

Williams covered the magazine in a red monokini showing off her sexy toned body. The 32-year-old also shared why she sees herself as two different people.

"There's the Serena Williams that everyone knows: She's crazy... She can't make a mistake... and she's angry," she said. "Just not nice, to be honest. I'm only that person for three hours a day when I'm on the court. The rest of the time I'm just Serena. I'm the class clown."

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