| Bio | |
| Full Name | Serena Jameka Williams |
| Nickname(s) | Meka, Momma Smash |
| Profession | Tennis player |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet- 5′ 9″ |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 68 kg (in 2015) in Pounds- 150 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 40-28-44 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Naturally Black (Dyed Brown) |
| Tennis | |
| International Debut | Turned pro in 1995 |
| International Retirement | In August 2022, Serena Williams annonnced that she would retire from international tennis. In an emotional note, she wrote, “I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I’ve been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people. Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me. A few years ago I quietly started Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm. Soon after that, I started a family. I want to grow that family.” [1]Vogue |
| Last Match | On 2 September 2022, she lost her last match to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanović in the third round at the US Open. [2]CNN |
| Coach/Mentor | Patrick Mouratoglou |
| Nature on field | Cool |
| Favourite Shot | Forehand |
| Achievements (main ones) | • Winner of 22 Grand slams. • 71 singles WTA titles. • She achieved the No. 1 ranking in July 2002. • She has won 768 games in her career while losing only 127. |
| Career Turning Point | After winning her first Grand Slam in 2002, there was no looking back for Williams. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 September 1981 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A |
| College | The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale |
| Family | Father– Richard Williams (Divorced) Mother– Oracene Price (second from right) |
| Religion | Jehovah’s Witness |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Hobbies | Acting, Reading, Watching Movies |
| Controversies | • At 2002 US Open, Serena Williams wore a Cat-Suit, causing a stir. • At 1998 Wimbledon, Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament, when she was scheduled to play against her younger sister Venus. People considered this as something which is against the spirit of the game. • On many occasions Serena has been criticized for her choice of outfits both on and off the Tennis court, leading to controversies. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Fried Chicken Sushi |
| Film | Mama- There’s a man in your bed |
| Singer | Mariah Carey & Brandy |
| Girls, Family & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 16 November 2017 |
| Marriage Place | New Orleans |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Keyshawn Johnson (2002-2003) Brett Ratner (2004-2006) Common (on and off from 2007-2010) Jackie Long (2007-2008) Hosea Chanchez (2008) Amar’e Stoudemire (2010) Patrick Mouratoglou (2012) Grigor Dimitrov (2012) |
| Husband | Alexis Ohanian (Reddit co-founder) |
| Children | She has daughter named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, who is often referred to as “Olympia.” She was born in September 2017 through an emergency caesarean-section delivery. [3]US Magazine |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Bentley Supersports |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | $145 Million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Serena Williams
- Serena Williams does not smoke.
- Serena Williams does consume alcohol.
- Serena Williams made history in 1999 by becoming the first black woman to win a Grand Slam tournament since Althea Gibson’s victory in 1958, when she triumphed at the US Open.
- Serena’s debut movie “Black Knight” had its scenes removed from the final version.
- In 2003, Los Angeles was the unfortunate site of the murder of Yetunde Price, the eldest sister of Williams.
- Since the inception of computer rankings in 1975, Serena Williams achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the oldest female Tennis player to hold the No.1 rank at the age of 31 in 2003.
- In 2015, the reality TV series “Venus and Serena: For Real” made its debut featuring the Williams sisters as the main stars.
- Serena faced severe consequences in 2009 when she was fined a staggering $82,500 and put on probation due to accusations of threatening a lines-woman. This penalty marked the most substantial punishment ever imposed on a tennis player.
- Serena published her autobiography titled “Queen of the Court” in 2009.
- Serena Williams introduced a line of handbags and jewelry named “The Signature Statement” in 2009. These exclusive products were primarily available for purchase through the Home Shopping Network.
- Serena experienced a medical emergency in 2011, requiring urgent treatment for a hematoma associated with a pulmonary embolism, which refers to a blood clot in the lungs.
- In July 2012, she made appearances in two television series, namely “Trust Us with Your Life” and “Drop Dead Diva”.
- She achieved a remarkable feat at the 2012 Summer Olympics by securing two Gold medals, one in the Women’s singles category and the other in Women’s doubles category. This victory was particularly significant as it marked her first singles Gold medal.
- Serena launched her very own clothing line called “Aneres,” which is her name spelled backwards.
- Serena Williams holds the distinction of being ranked No.1 in the world on five occasions and has amassed the highest earnings among all female tennis players.
- Serena, a cast member of the Playhouse Disney show “Higllytown Heroes,” lent her voice to the show.
- CNN reported that on September 2, 2022, she competed in her final match against Ajla Tomljanović from Australia at the US Open. Unfortunately, she was defeated in the third round. The match received significant attention, attracting an average of 4.8 million viewers over the course of three hours, making it the most-watched tennis match ever on ESPN. The final set of the match drew even more viewers, with 6.9 million tuning in during the quarter-hour between 10:15 and 11:00 pm.
Serena Williams, a 40-year-old mother, played four matches in just one week, with the final match lasting a remarkable three hours. Despite facing a 29-year-old opponent, Serena continues to prove herself as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). pic.twitter.com/5DJ6oXVy7a
On September 3, 2022, Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) tweeted.
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