Serena williams

Considered the greatest women’s tennis player of all time, and perhaps the greatest athlete of all time, Serena Williams has revolutionized women’s tennis since the 1990s. With 23 Grand Slam titles, Williams rose from the public courts of Compton, California to shatter records and dominate the field. Serena Jameka Williams was born to parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. Williams is the youngest of Price's five daughters, who include fellow tennis superstar Venus Williams. Richard Williams, a former sharecropper from Louisiana, was determined that daughters Serena and Venus would succeed in life. Seeing opportunity in tennis, he and Oracene taught themselves the game from books and videos so that they could coach their children. Richard moved the family to Compton, California, where Williams began intensive tennis training with her father and older sister around the age of three. The Williams sisters practiced for hours every day on rundown public tennis courts. Williams joined the junior United States Tennis Association tour and by 1991 she ranked first in the 10-and-under division. Richard then moved the family to Palm Beach, Florida, where the sisters trained with coach Rick Macci. Richard kept Williams and her sister from competing in the junior tournaments, hoping to ensure that they would not burn out before turning professional. In 1995, at the age of 14, Williams made her professional debut at a qualifying event in ...

“That kind of makes me sad,” says Williams, leaning forward in her chair in the library of a New York City hotel. “And brings anxiety to my heart.” No kid understands their parent’s absence. But Williams has spent the last few years of her incomparable career tormented by what she’s been sacrificing in order to keep going. “It’s hard to completely commit,” says Williams, “when your flesh and blood is saying, Aw.” Olympia would also like to be a big sister. One day in August, she blew on a dandelion, wishing for a baby sister. “This is what I have to deal with, on a daily,” Williams says, with the commiseration familiar to all parents of young kids. And yet choosing this path requires a calculus that superstar fathers don’t have to make. Tom Brady, father of three, can retire and unretire at 44; LeBron James, father of three, can sign a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension at 37. “It comes to a point where women sometimes have to make different choices than men, if they want to raise a family,” says Williams, who turns 41 in late September. “It’s just black and white. You make a choice or you don’t.” Biology may have forced her hand, but Williams insists she’s at peace with her decision. “There is no anger,” she says. “I’m ready for the transition.” She’s thought about what’s next, without knowing how it will feel. Williams will re-direct her curiosity and drive into her investment firm, Serena Ventures. She’ll kindle her spiritual life. She’ll evolve as a mom. “I thi...

Few would likely refute Serena Williams being called And now, Novak Djokovic could eclipse her in one key victorious niche — which is no small feat. Sunday saw Djokovic defeat Casper Rudd in the 2023 French Open. A once-unthinkable record from the tennis GOAT now might be in real danger of being broken in the near future. Novak Djokovic makes history and breaks a tie for the most Grand Slams in men's tennis history with his 23rd title at the 2023 French Open, taking the outright lead for the first time. He also ties Serena Williams for 2nd-most slams among men and women in tennis history. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) Djokovic will have the opportunity to officially surpass Williams in the coming weeks. This year’s edition of the prestigious Wimbledon is just around the corner during the first two weeks of July. Oddsmakers have not yet centered on tournament favorites, but the 36-year-old Djokovic figures to get the eventual early nod on the Men’s side. He’s the two-time defending Wimbledon champion, and has won tennis’s biggest event an illustrious seven times. Seeing Djokovic as anything but a heavy favorite would be a shock. Nothing is a guarantee, but Williams’ Open singles title record seems destined to fall and very soon. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. ...

“That kind of makes me sad,” says Williams, leaning forward in her chair in the library of a New York City hotel. “And brings anxiety to my heart.” No kid understands their parent’s absence. But Williams has spent the last few years of her incomparable career tormented by what she’s been sacrificing in order to keep going. “It’s hard to completely commit,” says Williams, “when your flesh and blood is saying, Aw.” Olympia would also like to be a big sister. One day in August, she blew on a dandelion, wishing for a baby sister. “This is what I have to deal with, on a daily,” Williams says, with the commiseration familiar to all parents of young kids. And yet choosing this path requires a calculus that superstar fathers don’t have to make. Tom Brady, father of three, can retire and unretire at 44; LeBron James, father of three, can sign a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension at 37. “It comes to a point where women sometimes have to make different choices than men, if they want to raise a family,” says Williams, who turns 41 in late September. “It’s just black and white. You make a choice or you don’t.” Biology may have forced her hand, but Williams insists she’s at peace with her decision. “There is no anger,” she says. “I’m ready for the transition.” She’s thought about what’s next, without knowing how it will feel. Williams will re-direct her curiosity and drive into her investment firm, Serena Ventures. She’ll kindle her spiritual life. She’ll evolve as a mom. “I thi...

Few would likely refute Serena Williams being called And now, Novak Djokovic could eclipse her in one key victorious niche — which is no small feat. Sunday saw Djokovic defeat Casper Rudd in the 2023 French Open. A once-unthinkable record from the tennis GOAT now might be in real danger of being broken in the near future. Novak Djokovic makes history and breaks a tie for the most Grand Slams in men's tennis history with his 23rd title at the 2023 French Open, taking the outright lead for the first time. He also ties Serena Williams for 2nd-most slams among men and women in tennis history. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) Djokovic will have the opportunity to officially surpass Williams in the coming weeks. This year’s edition of the prestigious Wimbledon is just around the corner during the first two weeks of July. Oddsmakers have not yet centered on tournament favorites, but the 36-year-old Djokovic figures to get the eventual early nod on the Men’s side. He’s the two-time defending Wimbledon champion, and has won tennis’s biggest event an illustrious seven times. Seeing Djokovic as anything but a heavy favorite would be a shock. Nothing is a guarantee, but Williams’ Open singles title record seems destined to fall and very soon. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. ...

Considered the greatest women’s tennis player of all time, and perhaps the greatest athlete of all time, Serena Williams has revolutionized women’s tennis since the 1990s. With 23 Grand Slam titles, Williams rose from the public courts of Compton, California to shatter records and dominate the field. Serena Jameka Williams was born to parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. Williams is the youngest of Price's five daughters, who include fellow tennis superstar Venus Williams. Richard Williams, a former sharecropper from Louisiana, was determined that daughters Serena and Venus would succeed in life. Seeing opportunity in tennis, he and Oracene taught themselves the game from books and videos so that they could coach their children. Richard moved the family to Compton, California, where Williams began intensive tennis training with her father and older sister around the age of three. The Williams sisters practiced for hours every day on rundown public tennis courts. Williams joined the junior United States Tennis Association tour and by 1991 she ranked first in the 10-and-under division. Richard then moved the family to Palm Beach, Florida, where the sisters trained with coach Rick Macci. Richard kept Williams and her sister from competing in the junior tournaments, hoping to ensure that they would not burn out before turning professional. In 1995, at the age of 14, Williams made her professional debut at a qualifying event in ...