Serena Williams: American Tennis Legend & Entrepreneur
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A former world No. 1 with 23 Grand Slam singles titles and the most career prize money in WTA history, Serena Williams has built a business empire through Serena Ventures and Wyn Beauty.
About Serena Williams: American Tennis Legend & Entrepreneur
Serena Williams was born September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, and turned professional in October 1995. Coached in childhood by her father Richard alongside her sister Venus, she became world No. 1 in July 2002 and went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven Australian Opens, and 73 career singles titles, fifth-most in the Open Era. She also won four Olympic gold medals and finished with more than $94.8 million in career prize money, the most in WTA history. After stepping away from full-time competition in 2022, she built a business career through Serena Ventures, Wyn Beauty and the apparel brand Nine Two Six, and is a mother of two with husband Alexis Ohanian.
Career Journey
Turning professional
Williams turned professional in October 1995 alongside her sister Venus.
World No. 1
Williams reached world No. 1 in July 2002 after winning the French Open.
23rd Grand Slam title
Williams won her seventh Australian Open, her 23rd Grand Slam singles title.
Stepping away and business career
Williams stepped away from full-time tennis and focused on Serena Ventures, Wyn Beauty and Nine Two Six.
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Who is Serena Williams?
Serena Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American tennis legend with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a former world No. 1 and now an entrepreneur.
How many followers does Serena Williams have?
As of 2026, around 17.8 million on Instagram.
What businesses does Serena Williams run?
Serena Ventures, Wyn Beauty and the apparel brand Nine Two Six.
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Williams is an entrepreneur through Serena Ventures, Wyn Beauty and Nine Two Six, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025.