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Serena Williams

By Talia Reinstein

  • Birthday

    Born in Saginaw, Michigan

  • Moved to Compton, CA

  • Began practicing tennis

    Began practicing tennis

  • Joined the Jr. USTA tour and placed 1st

    Joined the Jr. USTA tour and placed 1st

  • Professional Debut-Quebec qualifying event

    Professional Debut-Quebec qualifying event

    Lost to Annie Miller

  • 1st match after 2 year break

  • Graduated from Driftwood Academy

    Graduated from Driftwood Academy

  • Period: to

    Serena and Venus win 4 Gold medals

    Three of her medals were won in couples matches with Venus in 2000, 2008, and 2012. She won a singles gold medal in 2012 as well.
  • Grand Slam final

    Grand Slam final

    Serena played and lost against her sister, Venus. It was the first time sisters had played against each other since 1884.
  • Serena breaks grand slam number record

    Serena breaks grand slam number record

    She surpassed Steffi Graf's record at a total of 23 grand slams.
  • Gave birth to her 1st daughter, Olympia

    Gave birth to her 1st daughter, Olympia

  • Serena marries Alexis Ohanian

    Serena marries Alexis Ohanian

  • Serena returns to tennis

    Serena returns to tennis

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    Serena releases her own clothing and jewelry line

  • Named the AP Female Athlete of the decade

    She won this title from her dominance throughout the 2010s.
  • Serena Williams Retires

    Serena Williams Retires