Date of Birth: September 26, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, she grew up in Compton, California, where she began playing tennis at a young age under the guidance of her father, Richard Williams. She turned professional in 1995, and her career has been a remarkable journey marked by numerous titles, records, and accolades. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and she is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist. Her powerful playing style, mental toughness, and relentless drive have made her a dominant force in women’s tennis. Off the court, Serena is known for her philanthropy, activism, and business ventures, including her own fashion line and investment firm. She is married to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, and the couple has one daughter.
5 Interesting Facts about Serena Williams
1. Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
2. She has four Olympic gold medals: one in singles and three in doubles with her sister Venus Williams.
3. Serena was ranked No. 1 in the world in singles on eight separate occasions between 2002 and 2017.
4. She has her own clothing line, S by Serena, and a venture capital firm, Serena Ventures.
5. In 2017, she won the Australian Open while being eight weeks pregnant.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Serena Williams
1. “I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.”
2. “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.”
3. “I don’t like to lose — at anything — yet I’ve grown most not from victories, but setbacks.”
4. “I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.”
5. “Family’s first, and that’s what matters most. We realize that our love goes deeper than the tennis game.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$250 million
Children
Serena Williams has one daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., born on September 1, 2017.
Relevant Links
1. [Serena Williams – Official WTA Profile](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/230234/serena-williams
2. [Serena Williams – Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Serena-Williams
3. [Serena Williams – Forbes Profile](https://www.forbes.com/profile/serena-williams/
4. [Serena Williams – ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/225/serena-williams
5. [Serena Ventures – Official Website](https://serenaventures.com/
