Serena Williams
Serena Williams – Former WTA Tennis Player
Latest News as of February 10, 2026: There are rumors circulating that Serena Williams is working on a comeback.
Personal Info
Born on 26 September 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.
Nationality: United States of America.
Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA.
Height: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m).
Turned Pro: October 1995.
Retired: September 2022.
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand).
Serena Williams – Career Info
Singles Titles: 73 | Doubles Titles: 23
Singles Matches Won: 858 | Singles Matches Lost: 156
Highest WTA Singles Rank: 1 (8 July 2002)
Highest WTA Doubles Rank: No. 1 (June 21, 2010)
Grand Slam Singles Results:
– Australian Open: W (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017)
– French Open: W (2002, 2013, 2015)
– Wimbledon: W (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016)
– US Open: W (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Other Major Achievements:
– Grand Slam Cup: W (1999)
– Tour Finals: W (2001, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014)
– Olympic Games: W (2012)
Data last updated: September 2022
Earnings
Total Career Prize Money: $94,816,730 USD (approx. €87,660,000)
Data last updated: September 2022
Miscellaneous
Considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Williams holds 73 career singles titles, including 23 Grand Slam singles trophies.
Information compiled by tennis fans from official WTA and ITF sources.
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