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Behind the scenes of Undefeated In-depth: Serena with Common

Find out what went on when the cameras weren’t on

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Brent Lewis By Brent Lewis @blewisphoto
December 19, 2016
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  • Part 1: ‘I think in the beginning of this journey I was definitely misunderstood’
  • Part 2: ‘I’m really proud to wear this color every single day of my life’
  • Part 3: ‘I’m not asking you to like it. I like it. And I love me’
  • Part 4: ‘I don’t have fear’
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  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
  • The Film crew work to set up the filming area for Common and Serena Williams' sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    The Film crew work to set up the filming area for Common and Serena Williams' sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Common checks his phone before the interview with Serna Williams at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common checks his phone before the interview with Serna Williams at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Brooklyn brownstones on Clifton Place in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    Brooklyn brownstones on Clifton Place in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Emily Hazelwood makes mini flower arrangements for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. Emily and her sister, Elizabeth opened the Urban Vintage cafe in 2010. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    Emily Hazelwood makes mini flower arrangements for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. Emily and her sister, Elizabeth opened the Urban Vintage cafe in 2010. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Light fixtures inside Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    Light fixtures inside Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • The Film crew test out the positioning of the lights during set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    The Film crew test out the positioning of the lights during set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Elizabeth Hazelwood walks past the camera during the set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. Elizabeth and her sister, Emily opened the Urban Vintage cafe in 2010. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    Elizabeth Hazelwood walks past the camera during the set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. Elizabeth and her sister, Emily opened the Urban Vintage cafe in 2010. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
  • The Film crew during set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    The Film crew during set up for the Common and Serena Williams sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
  • Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York.
  • The Film crew work to set up the filming area for Common and Serena Williams' sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
    The Film crew work to set up the filming area for Common and Serena Williams' sit down interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for ESPN)
  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Hair and make up area for Common and Serena Williams at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Hair and make up area for Common and Serena Williams at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams after the sit down interview at the Urban Vintage Cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
  • Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
    Common and Serena Williams sit down for an interview at Urban Vintage cafe in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, New York. (Demetrius Freeman for The Undefeated)
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