Serena Williams is an American tennis player born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with a career spanning over two decades. Williams has won a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era, which is the most ...by any player, male or female. She is known for her powerful playing style, which has revolutionized women's tennis.
Serena was introduced to tennis by her father, Richard Williams, who recognized her talent early on. Along with her sister Venus Williams, who is also a professional tennis player, she began intensive training at the age of 3. Serena turned professional in 1995, just one year after Venus.
In addition to her tennis career, Serena has also dabbled in finance, fashion, acting, and film production, and is on track to become the first female athlete to become a billionaire. She has faced criticism for her on-court behavior in the past but has also been praised for her advocacy work in promoting racial and gender equality.
Serena is the youngest of Price's five daughters, who include fellow tennis superstar Venus Williams. Her parents are Richard Williams and Oracene Price. She also has at least seven paternal half-siblings.
In 2021, Serena Williams announced that she would be taking a break from tennis due to a leg injury, leading to speculation about her possible retirement from the sport (more)
