GWR 2024 Look Inside - Manual / Resource - Page 12
The life of record-setting
tennis ace Serena Williams
Serena Williams, world-famous American tennis player, holds the world
record for the most Grand Slam titles (23) during the "open era" of
professional tennis. Read on to find out more about her life and successful
career, fuelled by passion and dedication.
Early years
Do you know much about Serena Williams’ life? Born in Michigan, U.S., Serena
started playing tennis at just three years old! Her father, Richard, taught her
and her sister, Venus, to play. They both continued to improve as they grew
older, by devoting enormous time and effort to training.
Turning pro
In 1995, Serena turned professional and quickly became recognised for her
powerful serves and incredible athleticism. She won her first Grand Slam
singles title in 1999.
In the year 2002, she won the French Open, US Open and Wimbledon! Wow!
Check out her Grand Slam wins:
US Open: 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012-14
French Open: 2002, 2013, 2015
Australian Open: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009-10, 2015, 2017
Wimbledon: 2002-03, 2009-10, 2012, 2015-16
It’s not all tennis!
Tennis isn’t her only talent; Serena is more than a record-breaking sports
champion. She also loves fashion and went to fashion school while winning
Grand Slams. In 2018, she set up her own clothing line, "S by Serena",
followed by the launch of her popular jewellery line, in 2019. Her designs are
inspired by strong, confident women.
Serena says, "You can achieve anything that you set your mind to,” and we
believe her. Her extensive accomplishments really do mark her out as a
popular G.O.A.T.!
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