Serena Williams - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth

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About

Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. She has won an Open Era record of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Her achievements in tennis have earned her numerous accolades and brought her global recognition.

Serena Williams Timeline

1981

Serena Williams is Born

On September 26, 1981, Serena Jameka Williams was born in Saginaw, Michigan.

1995

Turns Professional

At the age of fourteen, Serena turns professional and signs a management contract with IMG.

1999

Wins US Open

At the age of 18, Serena wins her first Grand Slam title at the US Open.

2002

Wins French Open and Wimbledon

In 2002, she wins both the French Open and Wimbledon titles, completing the "Serena Slam".

2003

Wins Australian Open

Serena defeats sister Venus to win the Australian Open, her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title.

2009

Wins 13th Major Title

Serena wins the US Open for her 13th major title, tying her with Billie Jean King for most major singles titles.

2015

21st Major Title

Serena wins her 21st major singles title at the Australian Open after defeating Maria Sharapova.

5 Interesting Facts about Serena Williams

1. Youngest Player to Win the US Open

At just 17 years old, Serena Williams became the youngest player to win the US Open in 1999. She also went on to become the first African American woman to win the tournament.

2. Became a Millionaire Before Turning

Serena Williams earned her first million-dollar paycheck before she turned 18 thanks to an endorsement deal with Reebok.

3. Skipped College to Pursue Tennis

Serena Williams skipped college and instead moved to Florida to pursue her tennis career. She was already ranked as one of the top juniors in the world at this time.

4. Won Four Consecutive Grand Slams

Serena Williams won four consecutive Grand Slam tournaments from 2002-2003, becoming the last female player to achieve this feat.

5. Holds Most Grand Slam Singles Titles

Serena Williams holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles among active players with 23 titles. She is tied with Margaret Court for most all-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Serena Williams birthday?

Serena Williams, an American tennis champion, was born on September 26, 1981 and is currently 41 years old. She is one of the greatest athletes of all time, having won numerous Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time.

What is the Net Worth of Serena Williams?

Serena Williams has an estimated net worth of $250M. From winning multiple tennis grand slams and endorsements, she has become one of the most successful athletes of all time. Her wealth comes from her prize money from tournaments, from the endorsements deals she signed, and other business ventures.