Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Serena Williams

Indisputable fact: Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time—as evidenced by her impeccable skills on the court and her record-breaking 23 Grand Slam titles.

It all started when her father, Richard Williams, introduced her to tennis at just four years old. After being trained by both of her parents and getting additional coaching by Rick Macci, Williams went on to play professional tennis in 1995—just one year after her sister, Venus Williams, made her debut. Understandably, her speedy serves and impressive techniques garnered plenty of attention. And at the 1999 U.S. Open, she won her first major singles title after defeating top player Martina Hingis.

Over two decades later, the barrier-breaking athlete has reached legendary status, making history as the highest-earning female athlete of all time and winning a whopping 39 combined major titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. But in August 2022, Williams announced her retirement from tennis to focus on her family.

The sports icon got married to her partner and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in November 2017, just a few months after they announced that they were expecting their first child. And in September 2017, they welcomed Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. But aside from balancing motherhood with her tennis career, Williams has also been making her mark off the court with other exciting business ventures.

As she won multiple Grand Slams, Williams also attended fashion school and went on to launch her successful clothing line, S by Serena, in 2018, followed by her self-titled jewelry line in 2019. Plus, the entrepreneur keeps busy with her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, which invests in companies that embrace diverse leadership.

You may have also noticed that the star athlete has dabbled in acting, having appeared in shows like ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Game. (Talk about a multi-talented queen.)

Keep reading to see what the tennis legend is up to.

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Serena Williams Has a Dance-Off in New Instagram Video (& We're Loving Her Baton Twirling)

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Venus Williams Bonds with Niece Alexis Olympia in Sweet Instagram Photo

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Serena Williams Twins (& Twirls) with Daughter Olympia in New Instagram Video

Serena Williams Reveals Her Secret Training Tip

Serena Williams Posts Anniversary Tribute to Husband—and Wow, Her Feathered Wedding Dress Was *Everything*

Serena Williams Twins with Daughter Olympia on ‘King Richard’ Red Carpet

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Serena Williams Turns Heads in Chic, Feathery Gucci Gown for 'Mama's Night Out'

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Serena Williams Rocks Gold Boots in Stunning New Shot on Instagram

Serena Williams Rocks Fitted One-Shoulder Dress on IG—Here’s How to Get the Look

Serena Williams Dons Super Chic Pencil Skirt & Fitted Top Combo on Instagram

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Serena Williams Totally Stole the Show in Superhero-Inspired Met Gala Outfit

Serena Williams's Daughter Olympia Teaches Her Mom How to Play Piano in Sweet New Video

Serena Williams Announces Withdrawal From U.S. Open in Heartfelt Statement: ‘I'll See You Soon’

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Serena Williams Rocks Snakeskin Swimsuit on IG—& Her Husband Gets Flirty in the Comments

Serena Williams’s Studded Heels Stole the Show in Her Latest Instagram Post

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Serena Williams Speaks Out in Support of Naomi Osaka After She Withdraws from French Open

Serena Williams's Daughter Interrupted Her Photoshoot in the Cutest Way Possible (and of Course It's Caught on Camera)

Here’s Why Serena Williams Might Skip the Olympics

Serena Williams & Alexis Olympia Just Debuted New Matching Swimsuits (Including One for the Child's Doll)

Serena Williams Posts Intimate Date Night Pic of Herself and Husband Alexis Ohanian on IG

Serena Williams Just Struck a *Huge* Deal with Amazon TV

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Serena Williams & Daughter Olympia Wear Sassy Matching Bathing Suits in New Photo

Serena Williams Stuns in Flattering Jumpsuit Set (& It’s Already Sold Out Online)

Serena Williams Looks Radiant in Decadent Bodycon Dress on Instagram

Venus Williams Gives Rare Peak into Her Home Gym and Consider Us Impressed

Serena Williams Speaks Out About Meghan Markle *Again* in New Interview

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Serena Williams Shows Support for Pal Meghan Markle: ‘I Am So Proud of You for Being So Brave’

Serena Williams Just Debuted Her Joint Fashion Campaign with Mini-Me Daughter Olympia

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Venus & Serena Williams Legit Look Like Twins in New IG Pic

Serena Williams Fans Are Obsessed with Her One-Legged Catsuit from Yesterday’s Tennis Match

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Venus Williams Posts Extremely Rare Photo of Her Dad and the Family Resemblance Is Strong

Serena Williams Stuns in 4 Pairs of Stuart Weitzman Boots (and You Can Buy Them All Right Now)

Serena Williams Rocks Crop Top & Leather Pants (While Giving Us a Rare Glimpse Inside Her House)

Serena Williams Walks the Dog in Hot Pink Stilettos (of Course)

Serena Williams Shares Never-Before-Seen Pic of Daughter Olympia—& She's Getting So Big (!)

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Serena Williams Reveals Her Stunning Backyard Pool (& While Wearing Red Knee-High Boots)

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Serena Williams Nearly Freaked Out When She Heard Her Daughter Coughing During a Match

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Serena Williams’s Daughter Totally Has Her Back in Cute Instagram Photo

Serena Williams and Daughter Olympia Are Twinning on the Tennis Court in New Vid (and We Might Have a Future Athlete in Our Midst)

Serena Williams and Daughter Channel Their Inner ‘Belles’ in Sweet New Video

Serena Williams Speaks Out About the Importance of Owning Who You Are: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Me If I Wasn’t Black’

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Serena Williams Tearfully Withdraws from Match—Watch Her Opponent Console Her

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Meghan Markle Spent Her Fourth of July Cheering on Serena Williams at Wimbledon

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Serena Williams May Have Just Revealed the Gender of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Baby

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