With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, Serena Williams is likely to go down in history as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time.
Below you will find some interesting stats from Serena’s playing career along with some answers to some frequently asked questions about Serena Williams.
Serena Williams Stats
| Tennis Player | Serena Williams |
|---|---|
| Highest Singles Ranking | 1 |
| Birth Date | 26th of September 1981 |
| Year turned Pro | 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| WTA Career Titles | 73 |
| Grand Slams (Singles) | 23 |
| Year end Championship finals | 5 |
| Tennis Racket Endorsed | Wilson Blade SW102 Autograph |
| Forehand Grip | Eastern Forehand Grip |
| Backhand | Two Handed Backhand |
| Backhand Grip | Continental and Eastern |
| Serve Grip | Continental Grip |
| Official Website | SerenaWilliams.com |
Serena Williams Ranking History (Year End Ranking)
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 431 |
| 2020 | 11 | 397 |
| 2019 | 10 | N/A |
| 2018 | 16 | 292 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 31 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 133 |
| 2013 | 1 | 63 |
| 2012 | 3 | 31 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 28 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 95 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 25 |
| 2001 | 6 | 54 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 10 |
| 1998 | 20 | 36 |
| 1997 | 99 | 121 |
Serena Williams has finished the year ranked in the top 100 WTA singles ranking every year since 1997 and has finished the year ranked number 1 in the world five times (2002, 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Serena Williams Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serena William’s Net Worth?
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Serena Williams has a Net Worth of approximately $250 million.
Is Serena Williams Married?
Yes, Serena married Alexis Ohanian on the 16th of November 2016 in New Orleans. Alexis Ohanian is most famous for being the co-founder of the popular social news aggregation Reddit.
When was Serena Williams’s first Grand Slam Victory?
Serena won her first grand slam at the 1999 US Open where she beat Martina Hingis 6-3, 7-6 in the final. For more information on her performances at the grand slam tournaments, check out our article on Serena William’s Grand Slam Record.
When was Williams last number 1?
Williams last held the number 1 WTA ranking on 14 May 2017. She was replaced as number 1 by Angelique Kerber.
When did Williams first turn pro?
Serena Williams’s first professional match was against Annie Miller in the first round of qualifying for the Bell Challenge tournament in Quebec City in 1995.
What Racket does Serena Williams use?
Serena Williams plays with a Wilson Blade SW102 Autograph. Previously, she had played with the Wilson Blade SW104 Autograph but switched to a smaller head size to help gain more control on her groundstrokes.
How many Grand Slams has Williams won?
Williams has won a total of 23 grand slam titles to date including 7 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, 7 Wimbledon Championships, and 6 US Open Titles.
Has Serena ever won the Fed Cup with the USA?
Yes, Williams helped the USA to win the Davis Cup in 1999, beating Russia 4-1 in the final.
Has Serena won any major Doubles Titles?
Williams has won a total of 14 grand slam doubles titles including 4 Australian Opens, 2 French Opens, 6 Wimbledon Championships and 2 US Open Titles in doubles.
Has Serena won a gold medal in singles at the Olympics?
Yes, Serena Williams won a gold medal in singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
Does Serena have any other siblings besides Venus?
Serena and Venus have three half-sisters called Yetunde, Lyndrea, and Isha Price. They also have at least seven paternal half-siblings.
Does Serena Williams have any kids?
Serena has one daughter called Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr who was born in September 2017.
Who are Serena William’s Parents?
Serena’s parents are Oracene Price and Richard Williams. Her Parent’s divorced in 2002.
Did Serena Williams ever win a golden grand slam?
No, Serena Willaims has never won all four grand slams and Olympic gold in the same year.
What is the nationality of Serena Williams’s Parents?
The nationality of both of Serena’s parents is American. Their mother Oracene Price was born in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A, and their father Richard Williams was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.A.