Serena Williams is a legendary American professional tennis player, widely recognized for her extraordinary achievements, including 23 Grand Slam singles titles and multiple Olympic gold medals. Her dominance, resilience, and impact on the game have cemented her as one of the greatest athletes in tennis history.
Serena Jameka Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. She is the youngest of five daughters born to Richard Williams and Oracene Price. Serena and her sister Venus Williams would go on to become two of the most successful and influential tennis players in the history of the sport.
The Williams family relocated to Compton, California, during Serena's early childhood. Determined to see his daughters succeed, Richard Williams, a former sharecropper from Louisiana, took it upon himself to coach Serena and Venus. Using a mix of tennis books and instructional videos, he trained them rigorously. Serena began practicing at the age of three, often enduring long and intense two-hour sessions on public courts near their home in Compton.
Among Serena Williams’ many career milestones, her performance at the US Open stands out. In 2014, she claimed her sixth US Open singles title — and third in a row — after defeating her close friend and fellow professional, Caroline Wozniacki. This victory showcased her dominance on the court and marked her 18th Grand Slam singles title at the time.
Williams continued her winning streak into 2015 by defeating Maria Sharapova to win the Australian Open, followed by a triumphant performance at the French Open, where she overcame illness and stiff competition to earn her third Roland Garros title and her 20th Grand Slam singles crown.
In 2016, she reached the final of the Australian Open but fell to Angelique Kerber in a competitive three-set match. Although she captured her 70th career WTA title by winning the Italian Open later that year, she lost the French Open final to Garbiñe Muguruza.
In December 2016, Serena Williams became engaged to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, who is known on the platform by his handle “kn0thing.” They were married on November 16, 2017, at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Serena wore a custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown, and the event was attended by high-profile guests including Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian West, and Eva Longoria.
In April 2017, Williams hinted at her pregnancy by sharing a Snapchat photo of her baby bump with the caption "20 weeks," which was later removed. She gave birth to their daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., in September 2017. Serena later shared both photos and a video chronicling her pregnancy journey on Instagram and YouTube.
Serena Williams maintains an active and influential presence on Instagram, where she shares personal moments, professional updates, and philanthropic endeavors. As of now, she has 11.7 million followers, making her one of the most-followed female athletes on the platform.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Serena Williams has an estimated net worth of $200 million. Her earnings stem not only from her successful tennis career but also from numerous endorsements, business ventures, and media appearances.
| Birth Date: | 26 Sep, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Saginaw |
| residence: | Palm Beach Gardens Compton |
| Education: | The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Homeschooling |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American female tennis player |
| Spouse: | Alexis Ohanian [M. 2017] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 180 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 29 million |
