Serena Williams Biography and Career Highlights0 Comments

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Posted on 25 May 2013 at 10:55am



Serena Williams is the youngest of five sisters, Venus, Lyndrea, Yetunda (Deceased on September 14, 2001), Isha. She took coaching from her mother Oracene Price and father Richard Williams and at the age of 5 she started playing tennis in the public courts in Compton, California. A lot of money and time has been spend by Serena Williams, 2 Secondary Schools have been opened in Kenya made a lot of appearances at communities and schools in particular the Risk Youth. Serena Williams with a custom designed Nike Apparel Line is always interested in fashion and the collection of handbags and Jewelry adds to her love for fashion. She likes to listen Brandy and Mariah Carey, her favorite author is Maya Angelou. The place where she loves to visit is Paris. Other activities enjoyed by Serena Williams are football, reading, talking on phone, watching movies and love to spend time with friends and family.

Serena Williams Personal Details:

Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Date of Birth: 26 Sep 1981
Birthplace: Saginaw, MI, USA
Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg)
Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Status: Pro (September 1995)

Serena Williams Photos:

Serena Williams in black beautiful dress

Serena Williams in black beautiful dress

Serena Williams Image

Serena Williams Image

Serena Williams playing a shot

Serena Williams playing a shot

Serena Williams in Swimming pool

Serena Williams in Swimming pool

Serena Williams in Hot dress

Serena Williams in Hot dress

Serene Williams Career Highlights:

SINGLES
Winner (51): 2013 – Brisbane, Miami, Charleston, Madrid, Rome; 2012 – Charleston, Madrid, Wimbledon, Stanford, Olympics, US Open, WTA Championships; 2011 – Stanford, Toronto; 2010 – Australian Open, Wimbledon; 2009 – Australian Open, Wimbledon, WTA Championships; 2008 – Bangalore, Miami, Charleston, US Open; 2007 – Australian Open, Miami; 2005 – Australian Open; 2004 – Miami, Beijing; 2003 – Australian Open, Paris [Indoors], Miami, Wimbledon; 2002 – Scottsdale, Miami, Rome, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Tokyo [Princess Cup], Leipzig; 2001 – Indian Wells, Toronto, WTA Championships; 2000 – Hannover, Los Angeles, Tokyo [Princess Cup]; 1999 – Paris [Indoors], Indian Wells, Los Angeles, US Open, Grand Slam Cup.
Finalist (16): 2013 – Doha; 2011 – US Open; 2010 – Sydney; 2009 – Miami; 2008 – Wimbledon; 2007 – Moscow; 2004 – Wimbledon, Los Angeles, WTA Championships; 2003 – Charleston; 2002 – Berlin, WTA Championships; 2001 – US Open; 2000 – Paris [Indoors], Montréal; 1999 – Miami.

DOUBLES
Winner (22): 2012 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/V.Williams); 2010 – Australian Open, Madrid, Roland Garros (all w/V.Williams); 2009 – Australian Open, Wimbledon, Stanford, US Open (all w/V.Williams); 2008 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/V.Williams); 2003 – Australian Open (w/V.Williams); 2002 – Wimbledon (w/V.Williams), Leipzig (w/Stevenson); 2001 – Australian Open (w/V.Williams); 2000 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/V.Williams); 1999 – Hannover, Roland Garros, US Open (all w/V.Williams); 1998 – Oklahoma City, Zürich (both w/V.Williams).
Finalist (1): 1999 – San Diego (w/V.Williams).

MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (2): 1998 – Wimbledon, US Open (both w/Mirnyi).
Finalist (2): 1999 – Australian Open (w/Mirnyi); 1998 – Roland Garros (w/Lobo).

ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2012-13; American Olympic Team, 2000, 2008, 2012.




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