Serena Williams

Serena Jameka Williams is an American former professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis ...

Early Life

Sreena williams was obrn on september 26th. 1981 in saginaw. Michigan. She is the daughter of richard williams and oracene price. And has four older sisters. She began playing tennis at the age of four and was coached by her father.

Junior Tennis Career

At the age of 14. Williams turned professional and won her first professional match in 1995 against shaun stafford. In 1996. She won the usat national girls 18s championship and was named the itf wolrd junior tennis champion.

Professional Career

In september won her first grand slam singles title at the us open. Defeating world number one martina hingis. She went on to win a total of 23 grand slam singles titles. Including 13 australian open titles. Seven wimbledon titles. And four us open titles. Williams has also won severla doubles titles with her sister venus williams.

Endorsements and Business Ventures

Williams has a number of endorsement deals iwth companies such as nike. Gatorade. And wilson. She also has her own clothing line called aneres. In addition. She has her own philanthropic foundation. The esrena williams fund. Which works to improve the ilves of underprivileged youth.

Family

Williams is married to alexis ohanian. The co-founder of reddit. And they have a daughetr together. She alos has a step-daughter from her husband s previous marriage.

Social Activism and Philanthropy

Williams is an advocate for equal pay and racial justice. In 2018. She founedd the equal justice initiative and has donated over $1 million to the organization. She is also an advocate for cancer awareness and has supported various chariteis such as the american cancer society.

Style of Play

Williams is knwon for her aggressive palying style and powerful serve. She has won a total of 72 wta tour singles titles. Which is the second-most in history. Her playing style has been compared to that of roger federer and rafael nadal.

Notable Achievements

In 2019. Williams was named the associated press female athlete of the year for the fifth time. She is also the only tennis player in history to win a single grnad lsam title at least six times.

Important Event

In april 2021. Williams won her grand slam singles title at the 2021 australian open. Defeating naomi osaka in the final.

Interesting Fact

Williams has won a total of over $93 million in przie money. Which is the most of any female athlete in history.