Serena Williams: Photos Of The Tennis Star

By:

Angelina Pilarinos

August 10, 2015 10:12PM EDT

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Serena Williams at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Serena Williams at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships — Serena Williams during her Ladies’ Singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, England in 2019. In this moment, she aggressively goes for the tennis ball while wearing a white crop top and matching skirt.

Serena is known as one of the biggest tennis players in the world. She was the number one professional tennis player in the world at one point and has continued showing her athletic skills in the sport. She was ranked number one several times by the Women’s Tennis Association, including eight times between 2002 and 2017. As of 2019, she has won 23 major singles titles, which has been the most by any man or woman in the open era.

Due to her success and endorsement opportunities, Serena was named the highest paid female athlete in 2016, earning almost $29 million. She repeated the title a year later in 2017.

She was born in Saginaw, Michigan but lived in various places since she was young, including Compton, CA and West Palm Beach, FL.

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Serena Williams Cries At Canadian Open

Serena Williams Cries At Canadian Open — Serena Williams cries after losing during the second round of the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, 10 August 2022. It was most likely her last game in the tournament as she recently announced her retirement.

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National Bank Open tennis tournament, Toronto, Canada – 10 Aug 2022

National Bank Open tennis tournament, Toronto, Canada – 10 Aug 2022 — Serena Williams of the US wipes tears away after playing against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, during the second round of the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament, in Toronto, Canada, 10 August 2022.
National Bank Open tennis tournament, Toronto, Canada – 10 Aug 2022

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021

Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021 — Serena Williams emotional after being forced to retire hurt in her first round match
Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021

Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021 — Serena Williams emotional after having to retire hurt in her first round match
Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 2, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 29 Jun 2021

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Serena Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia at the Serena by Serena Williams show

Serena Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia at the Serena by Serena Williams show — Serena Williams and daughter Alexis on the catwalk at the Serena by Serena Williams show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2019. She looked thrilled to be walking with the tot.

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Serena Williams at BuzzFeed

Serena Williams at BuzzFeed — Serena Williams at BuzzFeed. She wore a light blue wrap-around dress with red patterns on it.

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Serena Williams brings her daughter Alexis with her to a Nike Event

Serena Williams brings her daughter Alexis with her to a Nike Event — Tennis player Serena Williams arrives with her daughter Alexis Olympia at a Nike Event in Soho, New York, NY. She kept her hair down for the event.

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Serena Williams on the tennis court

Serena Williams on the tennis court — Serena Williams from USA wears a Nike Catsuit during humid conditions during her 1st round win against Kristyna Pliskova. The suit had a red waistband around it.

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Serena Williams smiles on the tennis court

Serena Williams smiles on the tennis court — Serena Williams celebrates victory in her Ladies’ Singles semi final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in England in July 2018. She showed a huge smile during the iconic moment.

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Serena Williams in action on the tennis court

Serena Williams in action on the tennis court — Serena Williams during her Ladies’ Singles semi final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. She fiercely swings her tennis racquet.

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Serena Williams looks excited

Serena Williams looks excited — Serena Williams couldn’t contain her excitement at an event. She wore a gorgeous emerald green dress during the outing.

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Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian pose at an event

Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian pose at an event — Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian pose during a lavish event. They looked happy to be there as they showed off big smiles.

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Serena Williams in a red ensemble

Serena Williams in a red ensemble — Serena Williams attends The Wimbledon Champions Dinner in London on July 10, 2016. She wore a red dress and her long hair down.

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Serena Williams wins the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

Serena Williams wins the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament — Serena Williams Wins Wimbledon Tennis Tournament on July 6, 2016. She showed her trophy off for the attendants to see!

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Serena Williams walks the red carpet

Serena Williams walks the red carpet — Serena Williams attends the 2015 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Ceremony in New York. She walked the red carpet in a sexy black gown.

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Serena Williams at the KIA STYLE360 event

Serena Williams at the KIA STYLE360 event — Designer Serena Williams attends the KIA STYLE360 Hosts Serena Williams Signature Collection By HSN event on September 15, 2015 in New York City. She wore a black dress with a sheer bottom.

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Serena Williams in a light pink dress

Serena Williams in a light pink dress — Serena Williams attends the Wimbledon Champions Dinner at The Guildhall on July 12, 2015 in London, England. She wore a nice light pink dress to the event.

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Serena Williams in a cute mini dress

Serena Williams in a cute mini dress — Serena Williams attends the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party at Kensington Roof Gardens on June 25, 2015 in London, England. She wore a cute mini dress with a flowing skirt.

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Serena Williams With Family At 2022 U.S. Open

Serena Williams With Family At 2022 U.S. Open — Serena Williams celebrates winning round one of the U.S. Open with her family. She was joined by husband, Alexis Ohanian, as well as her daughter and sister.

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