The legendary athlete, popular model, caring mother and wife, Olympic champion - all this is Serena Jameka Williams, the best tennis player on planet Earth with a rather unusual biography reminiscent of a fascinating film.
Serena's childhood
She was born on September 26, 1981 in the small American town of Saganow. Father, Richard Williams, a tennis fan, brought his daughters Serena and Venus to the court in very crumbs. They say he planned the careers of his daughters even before they were born.
Already at the age of 8, Serena took second place in the prestigious tournament, losing only to Venus. So that the youngest would not be upset, the sister, who affectionately calls Serena "Mika", invited her to exchange awards, saying that silver is more precious to her than gold. To this day, Serena is grateful to her beloved sister for that noble deed.
Tennis career
At the age of 14, when her peers were fond of music and boys, Serena made her debut in professional sports, instantly bursting into the ranks of the strongest tennis players on the planet. She literally ripped to shreds the main rivals, Monica Seles and Marie Pierce, playing sharply, powerfully and with inspiration. And then Serena became a regular participant in the WTA tournaments, having an incredible career. She was not embarrassed by the hard work and fierce competition in the sport.
In 1998, Serena challenged the male tennis players, claiming that she could play at their level. Karsten Brush, the famous sportsman, could not pass by this audacious statement and invited Serena to play. He defeated the arrogant girl, but she and her sister were not at all embarrassed, continuing to believe that they were capable of standing up against men with dignity.
In the same year, Serena became the star of two seasons of the "Grand Slam". She entered the top 20 WTA. And the next season, Serena confidently won the first racket of the world in the US Open, tennis player Martina Hingis.
To date, Serena has over 23 doubles and 70 WTA singles titles. Tennis is her only true love for life. By the way, Serena received her education only thanks to the same sister Venus, who literally forced her to attend art college courses.
Personal life
The dizzying and such a successful sports career did not in the least affect Serena's personal life. She could not find a husband for a long time, but there was still a romantic relationship. At various times in her life, the tennis player met with American football player Kishon Jones, director Brett Ratner and other successful men.
In 2016, the tennis legend talked about his wedding to Alexis Ohanyan, the founder of Reddit. Already in April 2017, it was announced that the couple is expecting a baby and will not be on the court this season. In September, Serena gave birth to a daughter named Olympia.
How does Serena live today? This attractive athlete is not only in tennis. She makes clothes, sometimes agrees to be a model for fashion brands and loves her family.
