Serena Jameka Williams is a world-renowned tennis player of the United States. She is popular for being one of the most successful female tennis players in world history. Serena is the former world number 1 tennis player, who has won 23 singles Grand slams titled, which is second in the world just after Margaret Court, who has won 24 Grand slams in her career.
Besides Grand slams, Serena has won almost every world tennis tournament and championship. She began playing tennis at the age of 4, under the guidance of her father and mother, as both of them were a successful tennis coach.
Apart from being a successful tennis player, Serena is famous for her charitable work and a human rights activist. She advocates the LGBTQ, women, and children’s rights in various world forums. Recently, she was seen in the Black Lives Matter protest in the United States. Serena is an actress as well, who has appeared on various cartoons and tv shows.
| Name | Serena Jameka Williams |
| Nick Name | Serena |
| Birth Place | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S |
| Date Of Birth | 26 September, 1981 |
| Age(as of 2021) | 39 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Charistanity |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Tennis player |
Serena Williams Age, Height, Weight
As per her date of birth Serena Williams’s age is 39 years. Serena Williams’s height is 5′ 8″ and her weight is approx 68 kg. She is a beautiful woman with brown eyes and blonde hair.
Career and Achievements
- Serena began to play tennis at the age of four in Compton, California with her sister Venus under the guidance of her mother and father. At the age of 15 both, of the sisters joined the United States Tennis Association and played very impressively.
- In 1995, Serena made her professional tennis debut against Annie Miller in the Bell Challenge of Quebec, she lost the game against her opponent. In 1996, she won the Ameritech Cup Chicago with the lowest margin to Mary Pierce.
- Serena first qualified for the Grand slam in the 1998s Australian Open where she lost to her sister Venus in the second round. She won her first professional tournament in the 1999 Open Gaz de France in Paris. Onwards 2000, Serena showed a major boost in her tennis career, in 2002 she won Wimbledon Championships after defeating her own sister Venus, which was her first Grand slam.
- In the same year, she won another two grand slams and a first woman, who won three grand slams in a year. This made her the number 1 tennis player in the world. So far in her career, Serena has won 7 Australian Open, 3 french open, 7 Wimbledon open, and 6 US open singles.
- In the double and mix category, Serena has won 14 and 4 Grand slams. In addition to this, she has various national and international championships. In the Olympics, she has won four gold medals for her country between 2000 to 2012. Her career has been full of ups and downs due to controversies and injuries.
- Apart from tennis, Serena is a social activist, who advocates for women, children, and animal rights in various world forums. She is an actress well, who has appeared in various cartoons, tv shows, and documentaries.
Family
Serena was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, US. Her mother is Oracene Price, a tennis coach and her father is Richard Williams, a tennis coach. She has four sisters and two half-sisters. Also read about, Tom Holland.
Boyfriend and Affairs
Talking about Serena’s personal life, she is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in 2017. The couple has a daughter named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
Facts
- Serena Williams hails from Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
- She has over 12.8m followers on Instagram.
- White is her favorite color.
- Japan is her favorite holiday destination.
- She loves Chinese and Japanese food.
- Book reading, singing, and dancing are her hobbies.
Serena Williams Net Worth
As of now, in 2021 Serena’s net worth is estimated to be more than $300m, which she earned by playing tennis, brand endorsements, and commercials.
Social Media
| Serena Williams | |
| Serena Williams |
FAQ
What is the age of Serena Williams?
Age of Serena Williams is 39 years.
When is the Birthday of Serena Williams?
Serena Williams’s birthday is on 26 September, 1981
How tall is Serena Williams?
Serena Williams is 5′ 8″ tall.
Where is Serena Williams from?
Serena Williams is from Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.