Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player whose career includes 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 73 WTA singles titles, and 319 weeks as the WTA singles world No. 1. She first reached the top ranking in 2002 and finished five seasons as year-end No. 1. Williams also won four Olympic gold medals and 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles with her sister, Venus Williams.
Serena Williams Biography
| Fact | Details |
| Full Name | Serena Jameka Williams |
| Date of Birth | September 26, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Saginaw, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
| Highest Singles Ranking | World No. 1 |
| Weeks at World No. 1 | 319 weeks |
| Year-End World No. 1 | Five times: 2002, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015 |
| Grand Slam Singles Titles | 23 |
| WTA Singles Titles | 73 |
| Olympic Gold Medals | Four |
| Grand Slam Doubles Titles | 14, all with Venus Williams |
Career Highlights
- 1999: Won her first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open.
- 2002: First reached the WTA singles No. 1 ranking on July 8.
- 2017: Won her 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, setting the Open Era record for women's singles majors.
- 2022: Played her last match at the US Open before stepping away from professional tennis.
- 2026: The WTA reported her return to professional competition, including singles and doubles appearances.
