Everything to Know About 'Tennis Legend' Serena Williams!

Serena Williams one of the best tennis stars the world has ever seen was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, MI, USA.

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In 2015, Serena & her elder sister Venus starred in a TV reality show "Venus & Serena For Real".

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Serena Williams has also authored her autobiography 'Queen of the Court' which was launched in 2009.

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Serena was 17 when she won her 1st Grand Slam US Open in 1999 & became first black woman to ever win it.

Serena Williams till date has won 23 Grand Slams & 4 Gold Medals in the Olympics.

Serena has also acted in various movies & TV shows some of them are "Drop Dead Diva" "Venus & Serena" & "I am Bolt".

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Serena Williams is one of the highest paid Tennis players & Athletes in the world.

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Besides Tennis, Serena's other favorite sport is gymnastics.

Did you know! Serena Williams was once fined & disqualified for threatening a line judge in a match.

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Serena Williams just announced her retirement & US Open 2022 will be her last tournament.

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Serena Williams LAST U.S. Open Starts With Victory! GO WATCH NOW!

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